Ahutoetoe School vs Stella Maris Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 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
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students
| Measure | Ahutoetoe School Wainui, Auckland | Stella Maris Primary School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #29 of 390 | #26 of 390 |
| National rank | #38 of 1,559 | #34 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 325 | 392 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 380 |
| Total roll | 325 | 392 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainui | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ahutoetoe.school.nz/ | www.stellamaris.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (87.7 vs 87.9).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 384).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on roll size (392 vs 325).
- •Stella Maris Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 325.
- •Ahutoetoe School is a state school while Stella Maris Primary School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stella Maris Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ahutoetoe School and Stella Maris Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wainui and Silverdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahutoetoe School: 384. Stella Maris Primary School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahutoetoe School and Stella Maris Primary School rank in Auckland?
Ahutoetoe School is 29th of 390 and Stella Maris Primary School is 26th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).