Blockhouse Bay School vs Marshall Laing School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blockhouse Bay School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students
Marshall Laing School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
641 students
| Measure | Blockhouse Bay School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | Marshall Laing School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #78 of 390 | #92 of 390 |
| National rank | #127 of 1,559 | #150 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 540 | 641 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 378 |
| Total roll | 540 | 641 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.7% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.blockhousebay.school.nz/ | www.marshall.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.5 vs 79.7).
- •Blockhouse Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 378).
- •Marshall Laing School does better on roll size (641 vs 540).
- •Marshall Laing School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -11.7%).
- •Marshall Laing School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 540.
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 Blockhouse Bay School better than Marshall Laing School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blockhouse Bay School and Marshall Laing School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blockhouse Bay School: 370. Marshall Laing School: 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blockhouse Bay School and Marshall Laing School rank in Auckland?
Blockhouse Bay School is 78th of 390 and Marshall Laing School is 92nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).