Don Buck School vs Massey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students
| Measure | Don Buck School Massey, Auckland | Massey Primary School Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 390 | #321 of 390 |
| National rank | #1076 of 1,559 | #1186 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 260 | 545 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 492 |
| Total roll | 260 | 545 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.5% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 38.1% | 32.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.donbuck.school.nz | www.masseyprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Don Buck School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 36.2).
- •Massey Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 494).
- •Massey Primary School does better on roll size (545 vs 260).
- •Don Buck School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.5% vs -5%).
- •Massey Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 260.
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 Don Buck School better than Massey Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Don Buck School ranks higher (41.4 vs 36.2 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 Don Buck School and Massey Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Massey and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Don Buck School: 494. Massey Primary School: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Don Buck School and Massey Primary School rank in Auckland?
Don Buck School is 294th of 390 and Massey Primary School is 321st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).