Lynfield College vs May Road School
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.
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students
May Road School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
182 students
| Measure | Lynfield College Mount Roskill, Auckland | May Road School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 101 | #351 of 390 |
| National rank | #70 of 486 | #1312 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,040 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 496 |
| Total roll | 2,040 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.9% | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 61% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.lynfield.school.nz | www.mayroad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lynfield College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 30.6).
- •Lynfield College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 496).
- •Lynfield College does better on roll size (2,040 vs 182).
- •Lynfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -7.5%).
- •Lynfield College is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 182.
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 Lynfield College better than May Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lynfield College ranks higher (75.9 vs 30.6 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 Lynfield College and May Road School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lynfield College: 417. May Road School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lynfield College and May Road School rank in Auckland?
Lynfield College is 36th of 101 and May Road School is 351st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).