Bayfield School vs Ponsonby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 925 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
| Measure | Bayfield School Herne Bay, Auckland | Ponsonby Primary School Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #83 of 390 | #109 of 390 |
| National rank | #134 of 1,559 | #187 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 382 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 356 | 364 |
| Total roll | 382 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | -28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bayfield.school.nz | www.ponsprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bayfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 78.5).
- •Bayfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 364).
- •Bayfield School does better on roll size (382 vs 329).
- •Bayfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -28.9%).
- •Bayfield School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 329.
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 Bayfield School better than Ponsonby Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bayfield School ranks higher (80.3 vs 78.5 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 Bayfield School and Ponsonby Primary School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bayfield School: 356. Ponsonby Primary School: 364. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bayfield School and Ponsonby Primary School rank in Auckland?
Bayfield School is 83rd of 390 and Ponsonby Primary School is 109th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).