Laingholm School vs Richmond Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laingholm School
Laingholm ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
159 students
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
293 students
| Measure | Laingholm School Laingholm, Auckland | Richmond Road School Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #191 of 390 | #184 of 390 |
| National rank | #433 of 1,559 | #413 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 159 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 403 |
| Total roll | 159 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -42.2% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.4% | 25.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 37.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Laingholm | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.laingholm.school.nz | www.richmondroad.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRichmond Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.4 vs 68.3).
- โขRichmond Road School does better on roll size (293 vs 159).
- โขRichmond Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -42.2%).
- โขRichmond Road School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 159.
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 Laingholm School better than Richmond Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Richmond Road School ranks higher (69.4 vs 68.3 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 Laingholm School and Richmond Road School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Laingholm and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Laingholm School: 403. Richmond Road School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Laingholm School and Richmond Road School rank in Auckland?
Laingholm School is 191st of 390 and Richmond Road School is 184th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).