Ahutoetoe School vs Silverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahutoetoe School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students
| Measure | Ahutoetoe School Wainui, Auckland | Silverdale School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #29 of 390 | #107 of 390 |
| National rank | #38 of 1,559 | #182 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 325 | 644 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 382 |
| Total roll | 325 | 644 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -14.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 3% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainui | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ahutoetoe.school.nz/ | www.silverdaleprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ahutoetoe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.7 vs 78.8).
- •Silverdale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 384).
- •Silverdale School does better on roll size (644 vs 325).
- •Silverdale School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ahutoetoe School better than Silverdale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ahutoetoe School ranks higher (87.7 vs 78.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ahutoetoe School and Silverdale School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wainui and Silverdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahutoetoe School: 384. Silverdale School: 382. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahutoetoe School and Silverdale School rank in Auckland?
Ahutoetoe School is 29th of 390 and Silverdale School is 107th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).