Mauku School vs Puni School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mauku School
Mauku · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Puni School
Puni · State contributing · Years 1–6
211 students
| Measure | Mauku School Mauku, Auckland | Puni School Puni, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 390 | #225 of 390 |
| National rank | #1029 of 1,559 | #652 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 161 | 211 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 430 |
| Total roll | 161 | 211 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | -5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.3% | 18% |
| Pacific students | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mauku | Puni |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mauku.school.nz/ | www.puni.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Puni School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.9 vs 43.5).
- •Puni School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 475).
- •Puni School does better on roll size (211 vs 161).
- •Mauku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -5.4%).
- •Puni School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 161.
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 Mauku School better than Puni School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puni School ranks higher (58.9 vs 43.5 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 Mauku School and Puni School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mauku and Puni in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mauku School: 475. Puni School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mauku School and Puni School rank in Auckland?
Mauku School is 286th of 390 and Puni School is 225th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).