Matipo Road School vs Middle School West Auckland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students
| Measure | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland | Middle School West Auckland Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 390 | #387 of 390 |
| National rank | #375 of 1,559 | #1504 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–10 |
| Students | 450 | 136 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 526 |
| Total roll | 450 | 136 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 43.4% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu North | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | matipo.school.nz/ | www.westauckland.school.nz/dir/index.php/ |
The verdict
- •Matipo Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 20.8).
- •Matipo Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 526).
- •Matipo Road School does better on roll size (450 vs 136).
- •Middle School West Auckland does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -7.2%).
- •Matipo Road School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 136.
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 Matipo Road School better than Middle School West Auckland?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matipo Road School ranks higher (70.8 vs 20.8 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 Matipo Road School and Middle School West Auckland?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu North and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matipo Road School: 407. Middle School West Auckland: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matipo Road School and Middle School West Auckland rank in Auckland?
Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 and Middle School West Auckland is 387th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).