Fairburn School vs Mulberry Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 91 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Mulberry Grove School
Tryphena · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
| Measure | Fairburn School Otahuhu, Auckland | Mulberry Grove School Tryphena, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1139 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 448 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 482 |
| Total roll | 448 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.5% | 12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Pacific students | 59.8% | 17.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Tryphena |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.fairburn.school.nz | www.mulberrygrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairburn School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.6 vs 32.6).
- •Fairburn School does better on roll size (448 vs 17).
- •Mulberry Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12% vs -22.5%).
- •Fairburn School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 17.
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 Fairburn School better than Mulberry Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairburn School ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.6 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 Fairburn School and Mulberry Grove School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Tryphena in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairburn School: 482. Mulberry Grove School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairburn School and Mulberry Grove School rank in Auckland?
Fairburn School is 310th of 390 and Mulberry Grove School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).