Don Buck School vs Swanson School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.0 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
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students
| Measure | Don Buck School Massey, Auckland | Swanson School Swanson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 390 | #267 of 390 |
| National rank | #1076 of 1,559 | #926 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 260 | 556 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 462 |
| Total roll | 260 | 556 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.5% | -4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 32.2% |
| Pacific students | 38.1% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Swanson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.donbuck.school.nz | www.swanson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Swanson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.0 vs 41.4).
- •Swanson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 494).
- •Swanson School does better on roll size (556 vs 260).
- •Don Buck School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.5% vs -4.7%).
- •Swanson School is the larger school with 556 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 Swanson School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Swanson School ranks higher (48.0 vs 41.4 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 Swanson School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Massey and Swanson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Don Buck School: 494. Swanson School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Don Buck School and Swanson School rank in Auckland?
Don Buck School is 294th of 390 and Swanson School is 267th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).