Dominion Road School vs Mt Roskill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 835 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dominion Road School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Mt Roskill Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
632 students
| Measure | Dominion Road School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Mt Roskill Primary School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #270 of 390 | #164 of 390 |
| National rank | #946 of 1,559 | #330 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 210 | 632 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 406 |
| Total roll | 210 | 632 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.1% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 6% |
| Pacific students | 46.7% | 15.2% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dominionrd.school.nz | www.mrps.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Roskill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 47.1).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 454).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on roll size (632 vs 210).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.8% vs -24.1%).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 210.
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 Dominion Road School better than Mt Roskill Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Roskill Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 47.1 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 Dominion Road School and Mt Roskill Primary School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dominion Road School: 454. Mt Roskill Primary School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dominion Road School and Mt Roskill Primary School rank in Auckland?
Dominion Road School is 270th of 390 and Mt Roskill Primary School is 164th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).