Colwill School Massey vs Marina View School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwill School Massey
Massey ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
257 students
Marina View School
West Harbour ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
593 students
| Measure | Colwill School Massey Massey, Auckland | Marina View School West Harbour, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #299 of 390 | #117 of 390 |
| National rank | #1110 of 1,559 | #201 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 257 | 593 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 386 |
| Total roll | 257 | 593 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.9% | -16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.7% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 43.2% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.7% |
| suburb or town | Massey | West Harbour |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.colwill.school.nz | www.marinav.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMarina View School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.1 vs 39.8).
- โขMarina View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 499).
- โขMarina View School does better on roll size (593 vs 257).
- โขColwill School Massey does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.9% vs -16.8%).
- โขMarina View School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 257.
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 Colwill School Massey better than Marina View School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marina View School ranks higher (78.1 vs 39.8 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 Colwill School Massey and Marina View School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Massey and West Harbour in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Colwill School Massey: 499. Marina View School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Colwill School Massey and Marina View School rank in Auckland?
Colwill School Massey is 299th of 390 and Marina View School is 117th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).