Elm Park School vs Matipo Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 24 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
| Measure | Elm Park School Pakuranga Heights, Auckland | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 390 | #171 of 390 |
| National rank | #358 of 1,559 | #375 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 495 | 450 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 407 |
| Total roll | 495 | 450 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 16% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga Heights | Te Atatu North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.elmpark.school.nz | matipo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.3 vs 70.8).
- •Elm Park School does better on roll size (495 vs 450).
- •Matipo Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.2% vs -19.1%).
- •Elm Park School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 450.
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 Elm Park School better than Matipo Road School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elm Park School and Matipo Road School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga Heights and Te Atatu North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elm Park School: 407. Matipo Road School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elm Park School and Matipo Road School rank in Auckland?
Elm Park School is 166th of 390 and Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).