Browns Bay School vs Murrays Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students
| Measure | Browns Bay School Browns Bay, Auckland | Murrays Bay School Murrays Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #67 of 390 | #21 of 390 |
| National rank | #109 of 1,559 | #27 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 643 | 753 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 357 |
| Total roll | 643 | 753 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -0.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| International students | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Murrays Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brownsbay.school.nz/ | www.murraysbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Murrays Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.2 vs 81.2).
- •Murrays Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (357 vs 369).
- •Murrays Bay School does better on roll size (753 vs 643).
- •Murrays Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.1% vs -6.3%).
- •Murrays Bay School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 643.
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 Browns Bay School better than Murrays Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Murrays Bay School ranks higher (89.2 vs 81.2 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 Browns Bay School and Murrays Bay School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Murrays Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Browns Bay School: 369. Murrays Bay School: 357. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Browns Bay School and Murrays Bay School rank in Auckland?
Browns Bay School is 67th of 390 and Murrays Bay School is 21st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).