Mellons Bay School vs Owairoa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students
| Measure | Mellons Bay School Howick, Auckland | Owairoa Primary School Howick, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #69 of 390 | #118 of 390 |
| National rank | #113 of 1,559 | #204 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 427 | 843 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | 391 |
| Total roll | 427 | 843 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.1% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Howick | Howick |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | mellonsbay.school.nz/ | www.owairoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mellons Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.1 vs 77.9).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 391).
- •Owairoa Primary School does better on roll size (843 vs 427).
- •Owairoa Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.9% vs -6.1%).
- •Owairoa Primary School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 427.
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 Mellons Bay School better than Owairoa Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mellons Bay School ranks higher (81.1 vs 77.9 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 Mellons Bay School and Owairoa Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Howick and Howick in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mellons Bay School: 354. Owairoa Primary School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mellons Bay School and Owairoa Primary School rank in Auckland?
Mellons Bay School is 69th of 390 and Owairoa Primary School is 118th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).