Drury School vs Opaheke School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.7 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
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students
| Measure | Drury School Drury, Auckland | Opaheke School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 390 | #218 of 390 |
| National rank | #815 of 1,559 | #609 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 346 | 653 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 460 |
| Total roll | 346 | 653 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.7% | 25.9% |
| Pacific students | 18.2% | 26.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drury | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.drury.school.nz/ | www.opaheke.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Opaheke School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.8 vs 52.5).
- •Drury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 460).
- •Opaheke School does better on roll size (653 vs 346).
- •Opaheke School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -17.4%).
- •Opaheke School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 346.
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 Opaheke School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Opaheke School ranks higher (60.8 vs 52.5 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 Opaheke School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Drury and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Drury School: 446. Opaheke School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Drury School and Opaheke School rank in Auckland?
Drury School is 243rd of 390 and Opaheke School is 218th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).