North West College vs Pomaria Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 587 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North West College
Henderson ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
150 students
Pomaria Road School
Henderson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
447 students
| Measure | North West College Henderson, Auckland | Pomaria Road School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 101 | #318 of 390 |
| National rank | #34 of 486 | #1172 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 150 | 447 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 487 |
| Total roll | 150 | 447 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.7% | 32% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 41.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | โ | www.pomaria.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNorth West College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 36.9).
- โขNorth West College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 487).
- โขPomaria Road School does better on roll size (447 vs 150).
- โขPomaria Road School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 150.
- โขNorth West College is a charter school while Pomaria 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 North West College better than Pomaria Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), North West College ranks higher (80.9 vs 36.9 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 North West College and Pomaria Road School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
North West College: 394. Pomaria Road School: 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do North West College and Pomaria Road School rank in Auckland?
North West College is 21st of 101 and Pomaria Road School is 318th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).