Horizon School vs Snells Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 670 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon School
Snells Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
217 students
Snells Beach Primary School
Snells Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
357 students
| Measure | Horizon School Snells Beach, Auckland | Snells Beach Primary School Snells Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #59 of 101 | #189 of 390 |
| National rank | #181 of 486 | #428 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 217 | 357 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 437 |
| Total roll | 217 | 357 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Snells Beach | Snells Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.horizon.school.nz/ | www.snellsbeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Snells Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.5 vs 58.4).
- •Horizon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 437).
- •Snells Beach Primary School does better on roll size (357 vs 217).
- •Snells Beach Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.8% vs -8%).
- •Snells Beach Primary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 217.
- •Horizon School is a state integrated school while Snells Beach Primary School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horizon School better than Snells Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Snells Beach Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 58.4 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 Horizon School and Snells Beach Primary School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Snells Beach and Snells Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horizon School: 435. Snells Beach Primary School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horizon School and Snells Beach Primary School rank in Auckland?
Horizon School is 59th of 101 and Snells Beach Primary School is 189th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).