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Matakana School vs Summerland Primary

A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 59 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMatakana School
Warkworth, Auckland
Summerland Primary
Henderson, Auckland
Success Index (NZ)
74
Top 25%
76
Top 25%
Region rank#156 of 390#139 of 390
National rank#311 of 1,559#252 of 1,559
SectorStateState
TypeContributingContributing
Year rangeYears 1–6Years 1–6
Students365637
Equity Index (EQI)394394
Total roll365637
Roll growth (5 yrs)-2.8%-4.9%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+––
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+––
Leavers with University Entrance––
Māori students12.6%12.6%
Pacific students2.7%19%
International students0%0%
suburb or townWarkworthHenderson
regionAucklandAuckland
Websitewww.matakana.school.nzwww.summerland.school.nz

The verdict

  • •Summerland Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.3 vs 73.5).
  • •Summerland Primary does better on roll size (637 vs 365).
  • •Matakana School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.8% vs -4.9%).
  • •Summerland Primary is the larger school with 637 students compared with 365.

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 Matakana School better than Summerland Primary?

On the Success Index (NZ), Summerland Primary ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.5 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 Matakana School and Summerland Primary?

About 59 km in a straight line, between Warkworth and Henderson in Auckland.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Matakana School: 394. Summerland Primary: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Matakana School and Summerland Primary rank in Auckland?

Matakana School is 156th of 390 and Summerland Primary is 139th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).