Matakana School vs Warkworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matakana School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students
| Measure | Matakana School Warkworth, Auckland | Warkworth School Warkworth, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 390 | #159 of 390 |
| National rank | #311 of 1,559 | #317 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 365 | 648 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 433 |
| Total roll | 365 | 648 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.8% | 20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Warkworth | Warkworth |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.matakana.school.nz | www.warkworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (73.5 vs 73.3).
- •Matakana School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 433).
- •Warkworth School does better on roll size (648 vs 365).
- •Warkworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs -2.8%).
- •Warkworth School is the larger school with 648 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 Warkworth 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 Matakana School and Warkworth School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Warkworth and Warkworth in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matakana School: 394. Warkworth School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matakana School and Warkworth School rank in Auckland?
Matakana School is 156th of 390 and Warkworth School is 159th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).