Marina View School vs Matipo Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marina View School
West Harbour ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
593 students
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
450 students
| Measure | Marina View School West Harbour, Auckland | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #117 of 390 | #171 of 390 |
| National rank | #201 of 1,559 | #375 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 593 | 450 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 407 |
| Total roll | 593 | 450 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.8% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.1% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 16% |
| International students | 3.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | West Harbour | Te Atatu North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marinav.school.nz | matipo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMarina View School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.1 vs 70.8).
- โขMarina View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 407).
- โขMarina View School does better on roll size (593 vs 450).
- โขMatipo Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.2% vs -16.8%).
- โขMarina View School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 450.
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 Marina View School better than Matipo Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marina View School ranks higher (78.1 vs 70.8 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 Marina View School and Matipo Road School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Harbour and Te Atatu North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marina View School: 386. Matipo Road School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marina View School and Matipo Road School rank in Auckland?
Marina View School is 117th of 390 and Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).