Ardmore School vs Kauri Flats School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.6 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
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
| Measure | Ardmore School Papakura, Auckland | Kauri Flats School Takanini, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #121 of 390 | #49 of 390 |
| National rank | #208 of 1,559 | #80 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 352 | 713 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 410 |
| Total roll | 352 | 713 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 198.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Takanini |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ardmore.school.nz | www.kauriflats.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kauri Flats School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.0 vs 77.7).
- •Kauri Flats School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 415).
- •Kauri Flats School does better on roll size (713 vs 352).
- •Kauri Flats School does better on roll growth (5 years) (198.6% vs 3.2%).
- •Kauri Flats School is the larger school with 713 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 Kauri Flats School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kauri Flats School ranks higher (83.0 vs 77.7 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 Kauri Flats School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Takanini in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardmore School: 415. Kauri Flats School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardmore School and Kauri Flats School rank in Auckland?
Ardmore School is 121st of 390 and Kauri Flats School is 49th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).