Bombay School vs TIPENE
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 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
TIPENE
Bombay · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
68 students
| Measure | Bombay School Bombay, Auckland | TIPENE Bombay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 390 | #101 of 101 |
| National rank | #119 of 1,559 | #485 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 373 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 542 |
| Total roll | 373 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 95.6% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bombay | Bombay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bombay.school.nz | tipene.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bombay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 6.6).
- •Bombay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 542).
- •Bombay School does better on roll size (373 vs 68).
- •Bombay School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 68.
- •Bombay School is a state school while TIPENE is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bombay School is co-educational and TIPENE is boys.
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 TIPENE?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bombay School ranks higher (80.8 vs 6.6 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 TIPENE?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bombay and Bombay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bombay School: 407. TIPENE: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bombay School and TIPENE rank in Auckland?
Bombay School is 72nd of 390 and TIPENE is 101st of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).