Owairaka District School vs Wesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Owairaka District School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
394 students
Wesley Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
| Measure | Owairaka District School Mount Albert, Auckland | Wesley Primary School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 390 | #367 of 390 |
| National rank | #610 of 1,559 | #1391 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 394 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 506 |
| Total roll | 394 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.5% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.7% | 17.3% |
| Pacific students | 18.3% | 57.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.owairaka.school.nz | www.wesleyprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Owairaka District School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.8 vs 27.4).
- •Owairaka District School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 506).
- •Owairaka District School does better on roll size (394 vs 179).
- •Wesley Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.9% vs -20.5%).
- •Owairaka District School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 179.
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 Owairaka District School better than Wesley Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Owairaka District School ranks higher (60.8 vs 27.4 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 Owairaka District School and Wesley Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Owairaka District School: 431. Wesley Primary School: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Owairaka District School and Wesley Primary School rank in Auckland?
Owairaka District School is 219th of 390 and Wesley Primary School is 367th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).