Koru School vs Waatea School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 363 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Waatea School
Favona · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
| Measure | Koru School Mangere, Auckland | Waatea School Favona, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #345 of 390 | #390 of 390 |
| National rank | #1285 of 1,559 | #1546 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 473 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 564 |
| Total roll | 473 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.1% | 76.4% |
| Pacific students | 81.6% | 51.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Favona |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.koru.school.nz | www.waatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Koru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.7 vs 15.6).
- •Koru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 564).
- •Koru School does better on roll size (473 vs 72).
- •Waatea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -15.7%).
- •Koru School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 72.
- •Koru School is a state school while Waatea School is a state integrated 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 Koru School better than Waatea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Koru School ranks higher (31.7 vs 15.6 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 Koru School and Waatea School?
About 363 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Favona in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Koru School: 504. Waatea School: 564. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koru School and Waatea School rank in Auckland?
Koru School is 345th of 390 and Waatea School is 390th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).