Fruitvale Road School vs Kaurilands School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students
Kaurilands School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
763 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Road School New Lynn, Auckland | Kaurilands School Titirangi, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #195 of 390 | #114 of 390 |
| National rank | #462 of 1,559 | #196 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 349 | 763 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 388 |
| Total roll | 349 | 763 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | -7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 29.5% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Titirangi |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.fruitvale.school.nz | www.kaurilands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaurilands School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 66.8).
- •Kaurilands School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 440).
- •Kaurilands School does better on roll size (763 vs 349).
- •Fruitvale Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -7.1%).
- •Kaurilands School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 349.
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 Fruitvale Road School better than Kaurilands School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaurilands School ranks higher (78.3 vs 66.8 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 Fruitvale Road School and Kaurilands School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Titirangi in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fruitvale Road School: 440. Kaurilands School: 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fruitvale Road School and Kaurilands School rank in Auckland?
Fruitvale Road School is 195th of 390 and Kaurilands School is 114th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).