Drury School vs Ngākōroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drury School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
| Measure | Drury School Drury, Auckland | Ngākōroa School Karaka, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 390 | #252 of 390 |
| National rank | #815 of 1,559 | #851 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 346 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 466 |
| Total roll | 346 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | 343.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.7% | 28.9% |
| Pacific students | 18.2% | 27.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drury | Karaka |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.drury.school.nz/ | www.ngakoroa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Drury School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.5 vs 50.8).
- •Drury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 466).
- •Drury School does better on roll size (346 vs 232).
- •Ngākōroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (343.9% vs -17.4%).
- •Drury School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 232.
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 Drury School better than Ngākōroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Drury School ranks higher (52.5 vs 50.8 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 Drury School and Ngākōroa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Drury and Karaka in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Drury School: 446. Ngākōroa School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Drury School and Ngākōroa School rank in Auckland?
Drury School is 243rd of 390 and Ngākōroa School is 252nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).