Bailey Road School vs Ellerslie School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 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
Ellerslie School
Ellerslie · State full primary · Years 1–8
767 students
| Measure | Bailey Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland | Ellerslie School Ellerslie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #330 of 390 | #71 of 390 |
| National rank | #1224 of 1,559 | #116 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 319 | 767 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 373 |
| Total roll | 319 | 767 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.5% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.1% | 6.4% |
| Pacific students | 51.7% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Wellington | Ellerslie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baileyroad.school.nz | www.ellerslie.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ellerslie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.0 vs 34.4).
- •Ellerslie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 488).
- •Ellerslie School does better on roll size (767 vs 319).
- •Ellerslie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -21.5%).
- •Ellerslie School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 319.
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 Ellerslie School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ellerslie School ranks higher (81.0 vs 34.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bailey Road School and Ellerslie School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Wellington and Ellerslie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bailey Road School: 488. Ellerslie School: 373. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bailey Road School and Ellerslie School rank in Auckland?
Bailey Road School is 330th of 390 and Ellerslie School is 71st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).