Michael Park School vs Stanhope Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael Park School
Ellerslie · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
326 students
Stanhope Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
| Measure | Michael Park School Ellerslie, Auckland | Stanhope Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #31 of 101 | #79 of 390 |
| National rank | #55 of 486 | #128 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 326 | 598 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 415 |
| Total roll | 326 | 598 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.2% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90% | – |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 16.4% |
| International students | 2.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ellerslie | Mount Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.michaelpark.school.nz/ | www.stanhope.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stanhope Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.5 vs 78.0).
- •Michael Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 415).
- •Stanhope Road School does better on roll size (598 vs 326).
- •Stanhope Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -18.2%).
- •Stanhope Road School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 326.
- •Michael Park School is a state integrated school while Stanhope Road School is a state 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 Michael Park School better than Stanhope Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stanhope Road School ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.0 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 Michael Park School and Stanhope Road School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ellerslie and Mount Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Michael Park School: 388. Stanhope Road School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Michael Park School and Stanhope Road School rank in Auckland?
Michael Park School is 31st of 101 and Stanhope Road School is 79th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).