Macleans Primary School vs Pakūranga College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students
| Measure | Macleans Primary School Bucklands Beach, Auckland | Pakūranga College Bucklands Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 390 | #37 of 101 |
| National rank | #31 of 1,559 | #74 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 577 | 2,302 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 431 |
| Total roll | 577 | 2,302 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.2% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 70.4% |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 9.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Bucklands Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.macleansprimary.school.nz | www.pakuranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Macleans Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 75.1).
- •Macleans Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 431).
- •Pakūranga College does better on roll size (2,302 vs 577).
- •Macleans Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.2% vs 2.1%).
- •Pakūranga College is the larger school with 2,302 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 Primary School better than Pakūranga College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Macleans Primary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 75.1 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 Macleans Primary School and Pakūranga College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Bucklands Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Macleans Primary School: 391. Pakūranga College: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Macleans Primary School and Pakūranga College rank in Auckland?
Macleans Primary School is 23rd of 390 and Pakūranga College is 37th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).