Redoubt North School vs South Auckland S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
| Measure | Redoubt North School Manukau Central, Auckland | South Auckland S D A School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 390 | #297 of 390 |
| National rank | #1064 of 1,559 | #1095 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 491 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 474 |
| Total roll | 491 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 59.3% | 86.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manukau Central | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.redoubt.school.nz | www.sasda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Redoubt North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 40.5).
- •South Auckland S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 475).
- •Redoubt North School does better on roll size (491 vs 366).
- •South Auckland S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.5% vs -16%).
- •Redoubt North School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 366.
- •Redoubt North School is a state school while South Auckland S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Redoubt North School better than South Auckland S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redoubt North School ranks higher (41.7 vs 40.5 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 Redoubt North School and South Auckland S D A School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manukau Central and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redoubt North School: 475. South Auckland S D A School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redoubt North School and South Auckland S D A School rank in Auckland?
Redoubt North School is 290th of 390 and South Auckland S D A School is 297th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).