Parnell School vs Silverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 29 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parnell School
Parnell · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students
| Measure | Parnell School Parnell, Auckland | Silverdale School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #116 of 390 | #107 of 390 |
| National rank | #199 of 1,559 | #182 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 546 | 644 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 382 |
| Total roll | 546 | 644 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | -14.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.4% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 3% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parnell.school.nz | www.silverdaleprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.2 vs 78.8).
- •Silverdale School does better on roll size (644 vs 546).
- •Parnell School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -14.2%).
- •Silverdale School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 546.
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 Parnell School better than Silverdale 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 Parnell School and Silverdale School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Parnell and Silverdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parnell School: 382. Silverdale School: 382. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parnell School and Silverdale School rank in Auckland?
Parnell School is 116th of 390 and Silverdale School is 107th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).