Bairds Mainfreight Primary School vs Panama Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
| Measure | Bairds Mainfreight Primary School Otara, Auckland | Panama Road School Mt Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 390 | #308 of 390 |
| National rank | #1379 of 1,559 | #1134 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 343 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 511 |
| Total roll | 343 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.5% | 44.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.4% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Mt Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bmps.school.nz | www.panamard.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Panama Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.0 vs 27.6).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll size (362 vs 343).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs -26.5%).
- •Panama Road School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 343.
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 Bairds Mainfreight Primary School better than Panama Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Panama Road School ranks higher (39.0 vs 27.6 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 Bairds Mainfreight Primary School and Panama Road School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Otara and Mt Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School: 511. Panama Road School: 511. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bairds Mainfreight Primary School and Panama Road School rank in Auckland?
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School is 365th of 390 and Panama Road School is 308th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).