Auckland Montessori College vs Stanhope Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Montessori College
Panmure · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
14 students
Stanhope Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
| Measure | Auckland Montessori College Panmure, Auckland | Stanhope Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #79 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #128 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 14 | 598 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 415 |
| Total roll | 14 | 598 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.1% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 16.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Panmure | Mount Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.amc.school.nz | www.stanhope.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stanhope Road School does better on roll size (598 vs 14).
- •Auckland Montessori College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.1% vs 2.8%).
- •Stanhope Road School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 14.
- •Auckland Montessori College is a private school while Stanhope Road 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 Auckland Montessori College better than Stanhope Road 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 Auckland Montessori College and Stanhope Road School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Panmure and Mount Wellington in Auckland.
How do Auckland Montessori College and Stanhope Road School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Montessori College is unranked and Stanhope Road School is 79th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).