Mt Roskill Primary School vs Waimauku School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 28 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Roskill Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
632 students
Waimauku School
Waimauku · State full primary · Years 1–8
690 students
| Measure | Mt Roskill Primary School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Waimauku School Waimauku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #164 of 390 | #163 of 390 |
| National rank | #330 of 1,559 | #327 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 632 | 690 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 406 |
| Total roll | 632 | 690 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | -10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 15.2% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Waimauku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mrps.school.nz | www.waimauku.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (72.7 vs 72.9).
- •Waimauku School does better on roll size (690 vs 632).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.8% vs -10.5%).
- •Waimauku School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 632.
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 Mt Roskill Primary School better than Waimauku 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 Mt Roskill Primary School and Waimauku School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Waimauku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Roskill Primary School: 406. Waimauku School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Roskill Primary School and Waimauku School rank in Auckland?
Mt Roskill Primary School is 164th of 390 and Waimauku School is 163rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).