Macleans College vs Macleans Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 719 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
3,069 students
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
577 students
| Measure | Macleans College Bucklands Beach, Auckland | Macleans Primary School Bucklands Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #6 of 101 | #23 of 390 |
| National rank | #8 of 486 | #31 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 3,069 | 577 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 391 |
| Total roll | 3,069 | 577 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 85.8% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| International students | 7.8% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Bucklands Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.macleans.school.nz | www.macleansprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (88.0 vs 88.1).
- โขMacleans College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 391).
- โขMacleans College does better on roll size (3,069 vs 577).
- โขMacleans College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 7.2%).
- โขMacleans College is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 577.
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 Macleans College better than Macleans Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Macleans College and Macleans Primary School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Bucklands Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Macleans College: 385. Macleans Primary School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Macleans College and Macleans Primary School rank in Auckland?
Macleans College is 6th of 101 and Macleans Primary School is 23rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).