Dawson School vs Redoubt North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students
| Measure | Dawson School Otara, Auckland | Redoubt North School Manukau Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 390 | #290 of 390 |
| National rank | #1421 of 1,559 | #1064 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 291 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 475 |
| Total roll | 291 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -16% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 15.3% |
| Pacific students | 78% | 59.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Manukau Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dawson.school.nz/ | www.redoubt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Redoubt North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 25.7).
- •Redoubt North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 515).
- •Redoubt North School does better on roll size (491 vs 291).
- •Dawson School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -16%).
- •Redoubt North School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 291.
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 Dawson School better than Redoubt North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redoubt North School ranks higher (41.7 vs 25.7 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 Dawson School and Redoubt North School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Otara and Manukau Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dawson School: 515. Redoubt North School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dawson School and Redoubt North School rank in Auckland?
Dawson School is 374th of 390 and Redoubt North School is 290th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).