Atea College vs Tāmaki 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 · Private composite · Years 1–13
17 students
Tāmaki School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
| Measure | Atea College Panmure, Auckland | Tāmaki School Panmure, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #381 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #1461 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 522 |
| Total roll | 17 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.3% | -25.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.9% | 57% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 65.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Panmure | Panmure |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ateacollege.com | www.tamakiprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tāmaki School does better on roll size (179 vs 17).
- •Atea College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs -25.3%).
- •Tāmaki School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 17.
- •Atea College is a private school while Tāmaki 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 Tāmaki 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 Tāmaki School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Panmure and Panmure in Auckland.
How do Atea College and Tāmaki School rank in Auckland?
Atea College is unranked and Tāmaki School is 381st of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).