Bailey Road School vs Michael Park 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.
Bailey Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
319 students
Michael Park School
Ellerslie · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
326 students
| Measure | Bailey Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland | Michael Park School Ellerslie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #330 of 390 | #31 of 101 |
| National rank | #1224 of 1,559 | #55 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 319 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 388 |
| Total roll | 319 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.5% | -18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90% |
| Māori students | 24.1% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 51.7% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Mount Wellington | Ellerslie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baileyroad.school.nz | www.michaelpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Michael Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.0 vs 34.4).
- •Michael Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 488).
- •Michael Park School does better on roll size (326 vs 319).
- •Michael Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.2% vs -21.5%).
- •Michael Park School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 319.
- •Bailey Road School is a state school while Michael Park School is a state integrated 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 Bailey Road School better than Michael Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Michael Park School ranks higher (78.0 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 Michael Park School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Wellington and Ellerslie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bailey Road School: 488. Michael Park School: 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bailey Road School and Michael Park School rank in Auckland?
Bailey Road School is 330th of 390 and Michael Park School is 31st of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).