Bombay School vs Ramarama School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.2 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
Ramarama School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
231 students
| Measure | Bombay School Bombay, Auckland | Ramarama School Drury, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 390 | #197 of 390 |
| National rank | #119 of 1,559 | #470 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 373 | 231 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 412 |
| Total roll | 373 | 231 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bombay | Drury |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bombay.school.nz | ramarama.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bombay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 66.4).
- •Bombay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 412).
- •Bombay School does better on roll size (373 vs 231).
- •Bombay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -0.5%).
- •Bombay School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 231.
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 Ramarama School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bombay School ranks higher (80.8 vs 66.4 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 Ramarama School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bombay and Drury in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bombay School: 407. Ramarama School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bombay School and Ramarama School rank in Auckland?
Bombay School is 72nd of 390 and Ramarama School is 197th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).