Chaucer School vs Iqra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students
| Measure | Chaucer School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | Iqra School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #222 of 390 | #35 of 101 |
| National rank | #641 of 1,559 | #69 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 205 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 409 |
| Total roll | 205 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chaucer.school.nz | www.iqra.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Iqra School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 59.3).
- •Iqra School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 429).
- •Iqra School does better on roll size (268 vs 205).
- •Iqra School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs -13.5%).
- •Iqra School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 205.
- •Chaucer School is a state school while Iqra School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chaucer School better than Iqra School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Iqra School ranks higher (76.5 vs 59.3 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 Chaucer School and Iqra School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chaucer School: 429. Iqra School: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chaucer School and Iqra School rank in Auckland?
Chaucer School is 222nd of 390 and Iqra School is 35th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).