Royal Road School vs West Harbour School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 984 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Road School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
West Harbour School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
| Measure | Royal Road School Massey, Auckland | West Harbour School West Harbour, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 390 | #276 of 390 |
| National rank | #1000 of 1,559 | #981 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 349 | 499 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 495 |
| Total roll | 349 | 499 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.8% | 33.5% |
| Pacific students | 33.2% | 37.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | West Harbour |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.royalroad.school.nz | www.westharbour.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (45.0 vs 45.8).
- •Royal Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (491 vs 495).
- •West Harbour School does better on roll size (499 vs 349).
- •West Harbour School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs 1.8%).
- •West Harbour School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 349.
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 Royal Road School better than West Harbour 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 Royal Road School and West Harbour School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Massey and West Harbour in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Royal Road School: 491. West Harbour School: 495. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Royal Road School and West Harbour School rank in Auckland?
Royal Road School is 282nd of 390 and West Harbour School is 276th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).