Cockle Bay School vs Ponsonby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 19 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
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
| Measure | Cockle Bay School Howick South, Auckland | Ponsonby Primary School Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #54 of 390 | #109 of 390 |
| National rank | #89 of 1,559 | #187 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 754 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 364 | 364 |
| Total roll | 754 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | -28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cocklebay.school.nz | www.ponsprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cockle Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.5 vs 78.5).
- •Cockle Bay School does better on roll size (754 vs 329).
- •Cockle Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -28.9%).
- •Cockle Bay School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 329.
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 Ponsonby Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cockle Bay School ranks higher (82.5 vs 78.5 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 Ponsonby Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cockle Bay School: 364. Ponsonby Primary School: 364. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cockle Bay School and Ponsonby Primary School rank in Auckland?
Cockle Bay School is 54th of 390 and Ponsonby Primary School is 109th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).