Buckland School vs Parkside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
286 students
Parkside School
Pukekohe ยท State special school
177 students
| Measure | Buckland School Buckland-Auckland, Auckland | Parkside School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #205 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #516 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 286 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 493 |
| Total roll | 286 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.9% | 41.2% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 26.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Buckland-Auckland | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.buckland.school.nz/ | www.parkside.net.nz |
The verdict
- โขBuckland School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 493).
- โขBuckland School does better on roll size (286 vs 177).
- โขParkside School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 0.8%).
- โขBuckland School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 177.
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 Buckland School better than Parkside 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 Buckland School and Parkside School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Buckland-Auckland and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Buckland School: 433. Parkside School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Buckland School and Parkside School rank in Auckland?
Buckland School is 205th of 390 and Parkside School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).