Bailey Road School vs Bruce McLaren Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 18 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
319 students
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students
| Measure | Bailey Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 390 | #335 of 390 |
| National rank | #1224 of 1,559 | #1241 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 319 | 283 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 488 |
| Total roll | 319 | 283 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.5% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.1% | 16.6% |
| Pacific students | 51.7% | 42.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Wellington | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baileyroad.school.nz | www.brucemclaren.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (34.4 vs 34.0).
- •Bailey Road School does better on roll size (319 vs 283).
- •Bruce McLaren Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -21.5%).
- •Bailey Road School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 283.
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 Bailey Road School better than Bruce McLaren Intermediate?
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 Bailey Road School and Bruce McLaren Intermediate?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Mount Wellington and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bailey Road School: 488. Bruce McLaren Intermediate: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bailey Road School and Bruce McLaren Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Bailey Road School is 330th of 390 and Bruce McLaren Intermediate is 335th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).