Ardmore School vs Cosgrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
352 students
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
| Measure | Ardmore School Papakura, Auckland | Cosgrove School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #121 of 390 | #300 of 390 |
| National rank | #208 of 1,559 | #1111 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 352 | 638 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 519 |
| Total roll | 352 | 638 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 40.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 45.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ardmore.school.nz | www.cosgrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ardmore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.7 vs 39.8).
- •Ardmore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 519).
- •Cosgrove School does better on roll size (638 vs 352).
- •Cosgrove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.7% vs 3.2%).
- •Cosgrove School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 352.
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 Ardmore School better than Cosgrove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ardmore School ranks higher (77.7 vs 39.8 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 Ardmore School and Cosgrove School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardmore School: 415. Cosgrove School: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardmore School and Cosgrove School rank in Auckland?
Ardmore School is 121st of 390 and Cosgrove School is 300th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).