Cockle Bay School vs Maraetai Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
| Measure | Cockle Bay School Howick South, Auckland | Maraetai Beach School Maraetai Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #54 of 390 | #39 of 390 |
| National rank | #89 of 1,559 | #63 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 754 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 364 | 398 |
| Total roll | 754 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 9.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Maraetai Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cocklebay.school.nz | www.maraetaibeach.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Maraetai Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.3 vs 82.5).
- •Cockle Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (364 vs 398).
- •Cockle Bay School does better on roll size (754 vs 432).
- •Maraetai Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.9% vs -0.5%).
- •Cockle Bay School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 432.
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 Cockle Bay School better than Maraetai Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraetai Beach School ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.5 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 Cockle Bay School and Maraetai Beach School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Maraetai Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cockle Bay School: 364. Maraetai Beach School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cockle Bay School and Maraetai Beach School rank in Auckland?
Cockle Bay School is 54th of 390 and Maraetai Beach School is 39th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).