Balmoral S D A School vs Maungawhau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 874 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Maungawhau School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
674 students
| Measure | Balmoral S D A School Balmoral, Auckland | Maungawhau School Mount Eden, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #235 of 390 | #42 of 390 |
| National rank | #791 of 1,559 | #69 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 64 | 674 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 344 |
| Total roll | 64 | 674 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 40.6% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Balmoral | Mount Eden |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.balmoralsda.school.nz | www.maungawhau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Maungawhau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.0 vs 53.4).
- •Maungawhau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 441).
- •Maungawhau School does better on roll size (674 vs 64).
- •Balmoral S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -0.8%).
- •Maungawhau School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 64.
- •Balmoral S D A School is a state integrated school while Maungawhau School is a state 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 Balmoral S D A School better than Maungawhau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungawhau School ranks higher (84.0 vs 53.4 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 Balmoral S D A School and Maungawhau School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Balmoral and Mount Eden in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmoral S D A School: 441. Maungawhau School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmoral S D A School and Maungawhau School rank in Auckland?
Balmoral S D A School is 235th of 390 and Maungawhau School is 42nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).