Ambury Park Centre vs Waterlea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambury Park Centre
Mangere Bridge Β· Private secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
3 students
Waterlea Public School
Mangere Bridge Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
427 students
| Measure | Ambury Park Centre Mangere Bridge, Auckland | Waterlea Public School Mangere Bridge, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | β | #181 of 390 |
| National rank | β | #409 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9β13 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 3 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 410 |
| Total roll | 3 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -50% | -6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.7% | β |
| MΔori students | 33.3% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 66.7% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere Bridge | Mangere Bridge |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.amburyparkcentre.org.nz | www.waterlea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Waterlea Public School does better on roll size (427 vs 3).
- β’Waterlea Public School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.4% vs -50%).
- β’Waterlea Public School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 3.
- β’Ambury Park Centre is a private school while Waterlea Public 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 Waterlea Public 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 Waterlea Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mangere Bridge and Mangere Bridge in Auckland.
How do Ambury Park Centre and Waterlea Public School rank in Auckland?
Ambury Park Centre is unranked and Waterlea Public School is 181st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).