Bombay School vs Matipo Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 50 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bombay School
Bombay · State full primary · Years 1–8
373 students
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
| Measure | Bombay School Bombay, Auckland | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #72 of 390 | #171 of 390 |
| National rank | #119 of 1,559 | #375 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 373 | 450 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 407 |
| Total roll | 373 | 450 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 16% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bombay | Te Atatu North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bombay.school.nz | matipo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bombay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 70.8).
- •Matipo Road School does better on roll size (450 vs 373).
- •Bombay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -7.2%).
- •Matipo Road School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 373.
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 Bombay School better than Matipo Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bombay School ranks higher (80.8 vs 70.8 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 Bombay School and Matipo Road School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Bombay and Te Atatu North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bombay School: 407. Matipo Road School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bombay School and Matipo Road School rank in Auckland?
Bombay School is 72nd of 390 and Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).