Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre vs Ponsonby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay ยท State activity centre
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
329 students
| Measure | Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre Herne Bay, Auckland | Ponsonby Primary School Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #109 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #187 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 364 |
| Total roll | โ | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 4% |
| Pacific students | โ | 1.5% |
| International students | โ | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.assc.school.nz | www.ponsprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPonsonby Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (364 vs 569).
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 Secondary Schools' Centre better than Ponsonby Primary 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 Secondary Schools' Centre and Ponsonby Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre: 569. Ponsonby Primary School: 364. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre and Ponsonby Primary School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre is unranked and Ponsonby Primary School is 109th of 390 among activity centre schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).