Maraetai Beach School vs Shelly Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students
| Measure | Maraetai Beach School Maraetai Beach, Auckland | Shelly Park School Shelly Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #39 of 390 | #105 of 390 |
| National rank | #63 of 1,559 | #177 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 432 | 467 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 375 |
| Total roll | 432 | 467 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.9% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Maraetai Beach | Shelly Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.maraetaibeach.school.nz/ | www.shellypark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maraetai Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.3 vs 78.9).
- •Shelly Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 398).
- •Shelly Park School does better on roll size (467 vs 432).
- •Maraetai Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.9% vs -0.8%).
- •Shelly Park School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 432.
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 Maraetai Beach School better than Shelly Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraetai Beach School ranks higher (84.3 vs 78.9 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 Maraetai Beach School and Shelly Park School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Maraetai Beach and Shelly Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraetai Beach School: 398. Shelly Park School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraetai Beach School and Shelly Park School rank in Auckland?
Maraetai Beach School is 39th of 390 and Shelly Park School is 105th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).