Pt England School vs Sommerville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pt England School
Panmure ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
465 students
Sommerville School
Panmure ยท State special school
403 students
| Measure | Pt England School Panmure, Auckland | Sommerville School Panmure, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #366 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #1383 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 465 | 403 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 444 |
| Total roll | 465 | 403 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.5% | 20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 29.2% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 73.1% | 27.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Panmure | Panmure |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ptengland.school.nz | www.sommerville.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSommerville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 518).
- โขPt England School does better on roll size (465 vs 403).
- โขSommerville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.7% vs -20.5%).
- โขPt England School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 403.
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 Pt England 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 Pt England School and Sommerville School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Panmure and Panmure in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pt England School: 518. Sommerville School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pt England School and Sommerville School rank in Auckland?
Pt England School is 366th of 390 and Sommerville School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).