Milford School (Auckland) vs Takapuna School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
580 students
Takapuna School
Takapuna ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
385 students
| Measure | Milford School (Auckland) Milford, Auckland | Takapuna School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 94 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 390 | #120 of 390 |
| National rank | #5 of 1,559 | #207 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 580 | 385 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 356 | 375 |
| Total roll | 580 | 385 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | -19.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| International students | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| suburb or town | Milford | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.milford.school.nz | www.tps.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMilford School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (93.5 vs 77.8).
- โขMilford School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 375).
- โขMilford School (Auckland) does better on roll size (580 vs 385).
- โขMilford School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -19.3%).
- โขMilford School (Auckland) is the larger school with 580 students compared with 385.
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 Milford School (Auckland) better than Takapuna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Milford School (Auckland) ranks higher (93.5 vs 77.8 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 Milford School (Auckland) and Takapuna School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Milford and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milford School (Auckland): 356. Takapuna School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milford School (Auckland) and Takapuna School rank in Auckland?
Milford School (Auckland) is 5th of 390 and Takapuna School is 120th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).