Ramarama School vs TIPENE
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramarama School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
231 students
TIPENE
Bombay · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
68 students
| Measure | Ramarama School Drury, Auckland | TIPENE Bombay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 390 | #101 of 101 |
| National rank | #470 of 1,559 | #485 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 231 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 542 |
| Total roll | 231 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 95.6% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drury | Bombay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | ramarama.school.nz/ | tipene.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ramarama School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.4 vs 6.6).
- •Ramarama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 542).
- •Ramarama School does better on roll size (231 vs 68).
- •Ramarama School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 68.
- •Ramarama School is a state school while TIPENE is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ramarama School is co-educational and TIPENE is boys.
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 Ramarama School better than TIPENE?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ramarama School ranks higher (66.4 vs 6.6 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 Ramarama School and TIPENE?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Drury and Bombay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ramarama School: 412. TIPENE: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ramarama School and TIPENE rank in Auckland?
Ramarama School is 197th of 390 and TIPENE is 101st of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).