Leigh School vs Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 101 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh School
Leigh ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
58 students
Valley School
Pukekohe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
490 students
| Measure | Leigh School Leigh, Auckland | Valley School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #209 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #527 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 58 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 426 |
| Total roll | 58 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | -10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Leigh | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.leigh.school.nz | www.valley.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขValley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.1 vs 57.9).
- โขValley School does better on roll size (490 vs 58).
- โขLeigh School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -10.1%).
- โขValley School is the larger school with 490 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 Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Valley School ranks higher (64.1 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 Valley School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Leigh School: 426. Valley School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Leigh School and Valley School rank in Auckland?
Leigh School is unranked and Valley School is 209th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).