Opaheke School vs Sandspit Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opaheke School
Papakura ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
653 students
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
270 students
| Measure | Opaheke School Papakura, Auckland | Sandspit Road School Waiuku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 390 | #277 of 390 |
| National rank | #609 of 1,559 | #983 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 653 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 459 |
| Total roll | 653 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.9% | 30% |
| Pacific students | 26.5% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Waiuku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.opaheke.school.nz | www.sandspit.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOpaheke School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.8 vs 45.7).
- โขSandspit Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 460).
- โขOpaheke School does better on roll size (653 vs 270).
- โขOpaheke School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -6.8%).
- โขOpaheke School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 270.
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 Opaheke School better than Sandspit Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Opaheke School ranks higher (60.8 vs 45.7 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 Opaheke School and Sandspit Road School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Waiuku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opaheke School: 460. Sandspit Road School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opaheke School and Sandspit Road School rank in Auckland?
Opaheke School is 218th of 390 and Sandspit Road School is 277th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).