Matipo Road School vs Peninsula Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Peninsula Primary School
Te Atatu · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students
| Measure | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland | Peninsula Primary School Te Atatu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 390 | #198 of 390 |
| National rank | #375 of 1,559 | #474 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 450 | 451 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 421 |
| Total roll | 450 | 451 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 27.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu North | Te Atatu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | matipo.school.nz/ | www.peninsulaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matipo Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 66.0).
- •Matipo Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 421).
- •Peninsula Primary School does better on roll size (451 vs 450).
- •Peninsula Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -7.2%).
- •Peninsula Primary School is the larger school with 451 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 Matipo Road School better than Peninsula Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matipo Road School ranks higher (70.8 vs 66.0 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 Peninsula Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu North and Te Atatu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matipo Road School: 407. Peninsula Primary School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matipo Road School and Peninsula Primary School rank in Auckland?
Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 and Peninsula Primary School is 198th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).