Ambury Park Centre vs Viscount School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambury Park Centre
Mangere Bridge ยท Private secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
3 students
Viscount School
Mangere Central ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
462 students
| Measure | Ambury Park Centre Mangere Bridge, Auckland | Viscount School Mangere Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #362 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #1368 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 3 | 462 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 516 |
| Total roll | 3 | 462 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -50% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.3% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 66.7% | 89.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere Bridge | Mangere Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.amburyparkcentre.org.nz | www.viscount.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขViscount School does better on roll size (462 vs 3).
- โขViscount School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.4% vs -50%).
- โขViscount School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 3.
- โขAmbury Park Centre is a private school while Viscount School is a state 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 Ambury Park Centre better than Viscount 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 Ambury Park Centre and Viscount School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mangere Bridge and Mangere Central in Auckland.
How do Ambury Park Centre and Viscount School rank in Auckland?
Ambury Park Centre is unranked and Viscount School is 362nd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).