Atea College vs Sommerville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atea College
Panmure ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
17 students
Sommerville School
Panmure ยท State special school
403 students
| Measure | Atea College Panmure, Auckland | Sommerville School Panmure, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | โ |
| Students | 17 | 403 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 444 |
| Total roll | 17 | 403 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.3% | 20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.9% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 27.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Panmure | Panmure |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ateacollege.com | www.sommerville.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSommerville School does better on roll size (403 vs 17).
- โขSommerville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.7% vs 8.3%).
- โขSommerville School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 17.
- โขAtea College is a private school while Sommerville 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 Atea College better than Sommerville 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 Atea College and Sommerville School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Panmure and Panmure in Auckland.
How do Atea College and Sommerville School rank in Auckland?
Atea College is unranked and Sommerville School is unranked among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).