Sandspit Road School vs TKKM o Waiuku
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
270 students
TKKM o Waiuku
Auckland ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
26 students
| Measure | Sandspit Road School Waiuku, Auckland | TKKM o Waiuku Auckland, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #983 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 270 | 26 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 472 |
| Total roll | 270 | 26 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 19.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waiuku | Auckland |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sandspit.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขSandspit Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.7 vs 32.5).
- โขSandspit Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 472).
- โขSandspit Road School does better on roll size (270 vs 26).
- โขSandspit Road School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 26.
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 Sandspit Road School better than TKKM o Waiuku?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sandspit Road School ranks higher (45.7 vs 32.5 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 Sandspit Road School and TKKM o Waiuku?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Waiuku and Auckland in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sandspit Road School: 459. TKKM o Waiuku: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sandspit Road School and TKKM o Waiuku rank in Auckland?
Sandspit Road School is 277th of 390 and TKKM o Waiuku is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).