Meraki Montessori School vs Stella Maris Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meraki Montessori School
Silverdale ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
52 students
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
392 students
| Measure | Meraki Montessori School Silverdale, Auckland | Stella Maris Primary School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | โ | #26 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #34 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 52 | 392 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 380 |
| Total roll | 52 | 392 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 42% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Silverdale | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.merakimontessori.co.nz | www.stellamaris.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขStella Maris Primary School does better on roll size (392 vs 52).
- โขMeraki Montessori School does better on roll growth (5 years) (42% vs 17.2%).
- โขStella Maris Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 52.
- โขMeraki Montessori School is a private school while Stella Maris Primary School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Meraki Montessori School better than Stella Maris Primary 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 Meraki Montessori School and Stella Maris Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Silverdale in Auckland.
How do Meraki Montessori School and Stella Maris Primary School rank in Auckland?
Meraki Montessori School is unranked and Stella Maris Primary School is 26th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).