Maangere Bridge School vs Waterlea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Waterlea Public School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
| Measure | Maangere Bridge School Mangere Bridge, Auckland | Waterlea Public School Mangere Bridge, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #287 of 390 | #181 of 390 |
| National rank | #1033 of 1,559 | #409 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 337 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 410 |
| Total roll | 337 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.8% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 62.3% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere Bridge | Mangere Bridge |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mangerebridge.school.nz | www.waterlea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waterlea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.7 vs 43.4).
- •Waterlea Public School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 466).
- •Waterlea Public School does better on roll size (427 vs 337).
- •Waterlea Public School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.4% vs -15.2%).
- •Waterlea Public School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 337.
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 Waterlea Public School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waterlea Public School ranks higher (69.7 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 Waterlea Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mangere Bridge and Mangere Bridge in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maangere Bridge School: 466. Waterlea Public School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maangere Bridge School and Waterlea Public School rank in Auckland?
Maangere Bridge School is 287th of 390 and Waterlea Public School is 181st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).