Coatesville School vs Dairy Flat School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coatesville School
Albany · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students
Dairy Flat School
Dairy Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
| Measure | Coatesville School Albany, Auckland | Dairy Flat School Dairy Flat, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #145 of 390 | #165 of 390 |
| National rank | #263 of 1,559 | #345 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 267 | 275 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 425 |
| Total roll | 267 | 275 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Dairy Flat |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.coatesville.school.nz/ | www.dairyflat.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Coatesville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.8 vs 71.8).
- •Coatesville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 425).
- •Dairy Flat School does better on roll size (275 vs 267).
- •Dairy Flat School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -7%).
- •Dairy Flat School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 267.
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 Coatesville School better than Dairy Flat School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Coatesville School ranks higher (75.8 vs 71.8 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 Coatesville School and Dairy Flat School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Albany and Dairy Flat in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coatesville School: 376. Dairy Flat School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coatesville School and Dairy Flat School rank in Auckland?
Coatesville School is 145th of 390 and Dairy Flat School is 165th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).