Colwill School Massey vs Matipo Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 819 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwill School Massey
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
257 students
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
| Measure | Colwill School Massey Massey, Auckland | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #299 of 390 | #171 of 390 |
| National rank | #1110 of 1,559 | #375 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 257 | 450 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 407 |
| Total roll | 257 | 450 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.9% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.7% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 43.2% | 16% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Te Atatu North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.colwill.school.nz | matipo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Matipo Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 39.8).
- •Matipo Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 499).
- •Matipo Road School does better on roll size (450 vs 257).
- •Colwill School Massey does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.9% vs -7.2%).
- •Matipo Road School is the larger school with 450 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 Matipo Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matipo Road School ranks higher (70.8 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 Matipo Road School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Massey and Te Atatu North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Colwill School Massey: 499. Matipo Road School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Colwill School Massey and Matipo Road School rank in Auckland?
Colwill School Massey is 299th of 390 and Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).