Maangere Bridge School vs Ngākōroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
| Measure | Maangere Bridge School Mangere Bridge, Auckland | Ngākōroa School Karaka, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 390 | #252 of 390 |
| National rank | #1033 of 1,559 | #851 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 337 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 466 |
| Total roll | 337 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 343.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.8% | 28.9% |
| Pacific students | 62.3% | 27.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere Bridge | Karaka |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mangerebridge.school.nz | www.ngakoroa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ngākōroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.8 vs 43.4).
- •Maangere Bridge School does better on roll size (337 vs 232).
- •Ngākōroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (343.9% vs -15.2%).
- •Maangere Bridge School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 232.
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 Maangere Bridge School better than Ngākōroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngākōroa School ranks higher (50.8 vs 43.4 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 Maangere Bridge School and Ngākōroa School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Mangere Bridge and Karaka in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maangere Bridge School: 466. Ngākōroa School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maangere Bridge School and Ngākōroa School rank in Auckland?
Maangere Bridge School is 287th of 390 and Ngākōroa School is 252nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).