Sandspit Road School vs View Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 966 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
View Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
| Measure | Sandspit Road School Waiuku, Auckland | View Road School Waiuku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 390 | #356 of 390 |
| National rank | #983 of 1,559 | #1340 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 270 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 524 |
| Total roll | 270 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30% | 64.4% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waiuku | Waiuku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sandspit.school.nz | www.viewroad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sandspit Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.7 vs 29.3).
- •Sandspit Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 524).
- •Sandspit Road School does better on roll size (270 vs 188).
- •View Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -6.8%).
- •Sandspit Road School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 188.
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 View Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sandspit Road School ranks higher (45.7 vs 29.3 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 View Road School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Waiuku and Waiuku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sandspit Road School: 459. View Road School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sandspit Road School and View Road School rank in Auckland?
Sandspit Road School is 277th of 390 and View Road School is 356th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).