Edgewater College vs Panama Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewater College
Pakuranga ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
629 students
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
362 students
| Measure | Edgewater College Pakuranga, Auckland | Panama Road School Mt Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 101 | #308 of 390 |
| National rank | #268 of 486 | #1134 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 629 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 511 |
| Total roll | 629 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | 44.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 40.4% | 61.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Mt Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edgewater.school.nz | www.panamard.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขEdgewater College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.5 vs 39.0).
- โขEdgewater College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (497 vs 511).
- โขEdgewater College does better on roll size (629 vs 362).
- โขPanama Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs 6.1%).
- โขEdgewater College is the larger school with 629 students compared with 362.
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 Edgewater College better than Panama Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edgewater College ranks higher (44.5 vs 39.0 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 Edgewater College and Panama Road School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Mt Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edgewater College: 497. Panama Road School: 511. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edgewater College and Panama Road School rank in Auckland?
Edgewater College is 79th of 101 and Panama Road School is 308th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).