Ardmore School vs Stanhope Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 21 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
Stanhope Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
| Measure | Ardmore School Papakura, Auckland | Stanhope Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #121 of 390 | #79 of 390 |
| National rank | #208 of 1,559 | #128 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 352 | 598 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 415 |
| Total roll | 352 | 598 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Mount Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ardmore.school.nz | www.stanhope.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stanhope Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.5 vs 77.7).
- •Stanhope Road School does better on roll size (598 vs 352).
- •Ardmore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs 2.8%).
- •Stanhope Road School is the larger school with 598 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 Stanhope Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stanhope Road School ranks higher (80.5 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 Stanhope Road School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Mount Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardmore School: 415. Stanhope Road School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardmore School and Stanhope Road School rank in Auckland?
Ardmore School is 121st of 390 and Stanhope Road School is 79th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).