Hobsonville School vs Maraetai Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 37 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobsonville School
Hobsonville · State full primary · Years 1–8
502 students
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
| Measure | Hobsonville School Hobsonville, Auckland | Maraetai Beach School Maraetai Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #152 of 390 | #39 of 390 |
| National rank | #288 of 1,559 | #63 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 502 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 398 |
| Total roll | 502 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.7% | 9.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 10% | 2.5% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hobsonville | Maraetai Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hobsonville.school.nz | www.maraetaibeach.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Maraetai Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.3 vs 74.4).
- •Hobsonville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 398).
- •Hobsonville School does better on roll size (502 vs 432).
- •Maraetai Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.9% vs -17.7%).
- •Hobsonville School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 432.
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 Hobsonville School better than Maraetai Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraetai Beach School ranks higher (84.3 vs 74.4 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 Hobsonville School and Maraetai Beach School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Hobsonville and Maraetai Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hobsonville School: 397. Maraetai Beach School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hobsonville School and Maraetai Beach School rank in Auckland?
Hobsonville School is 152nd of 390 and Maraetai Beach School is 39th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).