Lincoln Heights School vs Middle School West Auckland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Heights School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
576 students
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students
| Measure | Lincoln Heights School Massey, Auckland | Middle School West Auckland Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 390 | #387 of 390 |
| National rank | #919 of 1,559 | #1504 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–10 |
| Students | 576 | 136 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 526 |
| Total roll | 576 | 136 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.2% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.5% | 43.4% |
| Pacific students | 47.2% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.lincolnheights.school.nz | www.westauckland.school.nz/dir/index.php/ |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.1 vs 20.8).
- •Lincoln Heights School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 526).
- •Lincoln Heights School does better on roll size (576 vs 136).
- •Lincoln Heights School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.2% vs -1.3%).
- •Lincoln Heights School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 136.
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 Lincoln Heights School better than Middle School West Auckland?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lincoln Heights School ranks higher (48.1 vs 20.8 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 Lincoln Heights School and Middle School West Auckland?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Massey and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lincoln Heights School: 490. Middle School West Auckland: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lincoln Heights School and Middle School West Auckland rank in Auckland?
Lincoln Heights School is 264th of 390 and Middle School West Auckland is 387th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).