Chelsea School vs Verran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
401 students
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Chelsea School Birkenhead, Auckland | Verran Primary School Birkenhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 390 | #183 of 390 |
| National rank | #115 of 1,559 | #411 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 401 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 352 | 401 |
| Total roll | 401 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.3% | -9.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 11% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 8.1% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chelsea.school.nz/ | www.verranprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chelsea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.0 vs 69.5).
- •Chelsea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (352 vs 401).
- •Chelsea School does better on roll size (401 vs 209).
- •Chelsea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -9.3%).
- •Chelsea School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 209.
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 Chelsea School better than Verran Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chelsea School ranks higher (81.0 vs 69.5 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 Chelsea School and Verran Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chelsea School: 352. Verran Primary School: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chelsea School and Verran Primary School rank in Auckland?
Chelsea School is 70th of 390 and Verran Primary School is 183rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).