Gladstone School (Auckland) vs Waterview School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone School (Auckland)
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
840 students
Waterview School
Waterview · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
| Measure | Gladstone School (Auckland) Mount Albert, Auckland | Waterview School Waterview, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 390 | #240 of 390 |
| National rank | #135 of 1,559 | #809 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 840 | 260 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 443 |
| Total roll | 840 | 260 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13% | -17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 27.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Waterview |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gladstone.school.nz | www.waterview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 52.8).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 443).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on roll size (840 vs 260).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13% vs -17.4%).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) is the larger school with 840 students compared with 260.
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 Gladstone School (Auckland) better than Waterview School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gladstone School (Auckland) ranks higher (80.3 vs 52.8 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 Gladstone School (Auckland) and Waterview School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Waterview in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gladstone School (Auckland): 378. Waterview School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gladstone School (Auckland) and Waterview School rank in Auckland?
Gladstone School (Auckland) is 84th of 390 and Waterview School is 240th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).