Leigh School vs Stanmore Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 38 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh School
Leigh · State contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students
| Measure | Leigh School Leigh, Auckland | Stanmore Bay School Whangaparaoa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #206 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 58 | 514 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 426 |
| Total roll | 58 | 514 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.9% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Leigh | Whangaparaoa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.leigh.school.nz | www.stanmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stanmore Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 57.9).
- •Stanmore Bay School does better on roll size (514 vs 58).
- •Leigh School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -21.7%).
- •Stanmore Bay School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 58.
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 Leigh School better than Stanmore Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stanmore Bay School ranks higher (64.4 vs 57.9 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 Leigh School and Stanmore Bay School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Whangaparaoa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Leigh School: 426. Stanmore Bay School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Leigh School and Stanmore Bay School rank in Auckland?
Leigh School is unranked and Stanmore Bay School is 206th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).