Randwick Park School vs The Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Randwick Park School
Randwick Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
718 students
The Gardens School
The Gardens · State full primary · Years 1–8
536 students
| Measure | Randwick Park School Randwick Park, Auckland | The Gardens School The Gardens, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #273 of 390 | #155 of 390 |
| National rank | #953 of 1,559 | #304 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 718 | 536 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 400 |
| Total roll | 718 | 536 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.7% | -6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 60.3% | 20.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Randwick Park | The Gardens |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.randwickpark.school.nz/ | www.thegardens.school.nz |
The verdict
- •The Gardens School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.8 vs 46.9).
- •The Gardens School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 496).
- •Randwick Park School does better on roll size (718 vs 536).
- •Randwick Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.7% vs -6.5%).
- •Randwick Park School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 536.
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 Randwick Park School better than The Gardens School?
On the Success Index (NZ), The Gardens School ranks higher (73.8 vs 46.9 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 Randwick Park School and The Gardens School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Randwick Park and The Gardens in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Randwick Park School: 496. The Gardens School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Randwick Park School and The Gardens School rank in Auckland?
Randwick Park School is 273rd of 390 and The Gardens School is 155th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).