Greenhithe School vs Mairangi Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenhithe School
Greenhithe · State contributing · Years 1–6
484 students
Mairangi Bay School
Mairangi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
| Measure | Greenhithe School Greenhithe, Auckland | Mairangi Bay School Mairangi Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #65 of 390 | #66 of 390 |
| National rank | #107 of 1,559 | #108 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 484 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 358 | 358 |
| Total roll | 484 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| International students | 1.4% | 6.8% |
| suburb or town | Greenhithe | Mairangi Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.greenhithe.school.nz | www.mairangibay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (81.3 vs 81.3).
- •Mairangi Bay School does better on roll size (486 vs 484).
- •Mairangi Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -11.1%).
- •Mairangi Bay School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 484.
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 Greenhithe School better than Mairangi Bay 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 Greenhithe School and Mairangi Bay School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Greenhithe and Mairangi Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenhithe School: 358. Mairangi Bay School: 358. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenhithe School and Mairangi Bay School rank in Auckland?
Greenhithe School is 65th of 390 and Mairangi Bay School is 66th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).