Beachlands School vs Shelly Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beachlands School
Beachlands · State full primary · Years 1–8
642 students
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students
| Measure | Beachlands School Beachlands, Auckland | Shelly Park School Shelly Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #141 of 390 | #105 of 390 |
| National rank | #256 of 1,559 | #177 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 642 | 467 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 375 |
| Total roll | 642 | 467 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.3% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Beachlands | Shelly Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.beachlands.school.nz | www.shellypark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Shelly Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 76.0).
- •Shelly Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 395).
- •Beachlands School does better on roll size (642 vs 467).
- •Shelly Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.8% vs -5.3%).
- •Beachlands School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 467.
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 Beachlands School better than Shelly Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Shelly Park School ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.0 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 Beachlands School and Shelly Park School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Beachlands and Shelly Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beachlands School: 395. Shelly Park School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beachlands School and Shelly Park School rank in Auckland?
Beachlands School is 141st of 390 and Shelly Park School is 105th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).