Balmoral School (Auckland) vs Maungawhau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students
Maungawhau School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
674 students
| Measure | Balmoral School (Auckland) Mount Eden, Auckland | Maungawhau School Mount Eden, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #57 of 390 | #42 of 390 |
| National rank | #93 of 1,559 | #69 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 805 | 674 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 344 |
| Total roll | 805 | 674 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.5% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 3.7% |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Mount Eden |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.balmoral.school.nz/ | www.maungawhau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Maungawhau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.0 vs 82.2).
- •Maungawhau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 366).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) does better on roll size (805 vs 674).
- •Maungawhau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.8% vs -3.5%).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) is the larger school with 805 students compared with 674.
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 School (Auckland) better than Maungawhau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungawhau School ranks higher (84.0 vs 82.2 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 School (Auckland) and Maungawhau School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Mount Eden in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmoral School (Auckland): 366. Maungawhau School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmoral School (Auckland) and Maungawhau School rank in Auckland?
Balmoral School (Auckland) is 57th of 390 and Maungawhau School is 42nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).