Pomaria Road School vs Waitakere College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 808 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pomaria Road School
Henderson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
447 students
Waitakere College
Henderson ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,957 students
| Measure | Pomaria Road School Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 390 | #63 of 101 |
| National rank | #1172 of 1,559 | #202 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 447 | 1,957 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 480 |
| Total roll | 447 | 1,957 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.3% | 42.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 78.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 66% |
| Mฤori students | 32% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 41.4% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pomaria.school.nz | www.waitakerecollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWaitakere College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 36.9).
- โขWaitakere College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 487).
- โขWaitakere College does better on roll size (1,957 vs 447).
- โขWaitakere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.9% vs -14.3%).
- โขWaitakere College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 447.
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 Pomaria Road School better than Waitakere College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitakere College ranks higher (54.7 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 Pomaria Road School and Waitakere College?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pomaria Road School: 487. Waitakere College: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pomaria Road School and Waitakere College rank in Auckland?
Pomaria Road School is 318th of 390 and Waitakere College is 63rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).