Panmure Bridge School vs Sommerville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 959 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panmure Bridge School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
Sommerville School
Panmure · State special school
403 students
| Measure | Panmure Bridge School Panmure, Auckland | Sommerville School Panmure, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #353 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1328 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 209 | 403 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 444 |
| Total roll | 209 | 403 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.4% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 60.8% | 27.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Panmure | Panmure |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.panmurebridge.school.nz | www.sommerville.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sommerville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 499).
- •Sommerville School does better on roll size (403 vs 209).
- •Sommerville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.7% vs -4.8%).
- •Sommerville School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 209.
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 Panmure Bridge School better than Sommerville 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 Panmure Bridge School and Sommerville School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Panmure and Panmure in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Panmure Bridge School: 499. Sommerville School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Panmure Bridge School and Sommerville School rank in Auckland?
Panmure Bridge School is 353rd of 390 and Sommerville School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).