Liston College vs Pomaria Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 591 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students
Pomaria Road School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
447 students
| Measure | Liston College Henderson, Auckland | Pomaria Road School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 101 | #318 of 390 |
| National rank | #59 of 486 | #1172 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 855 | 447 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 487 |
| Total roll | 855 | 447 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.3% | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 32% |
| Pacific students | 26.8% | 41.4% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.liston.school.nz | www.pomaria.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Liston College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 36.9).
- •Liston College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 487).
- •Liston College does better on roll size (855 vs 447).
- •Liston College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -14.3%).
- •Liston College is the larger school with 855 students compared with 447.
- •Liston College is a state integrated school while Pomaria Road School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Liston College is boys and Pomaria Road School is co-educational.
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 Liston College better than Pomaria Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liston College ranks higher (77.5 vs 36.9 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 Liston College and Pomaria Road School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Liston College: 414. Pomaria Road School: 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Liston College and Pomaria Road School rank in Auckland?
Liston College is 32nd of 101 and Pomaria Road School is 318th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).