Sandspit Road School vs Waipipi School
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 · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Waipipi School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
| Measure | Sandspit Road School Waiuku, Auckland | Waipipi School Waiuku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 390 | #261 of 390 |
| National rank | #983 of 1,559 | #903 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 270 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 447 |
| Total roll | 270 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | -23.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30% | 26.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waiuku | Waiuku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sandspit.school.nz | www.waipipi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waipipi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 45.7).
- •Waipipi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 459).
- •Sandspit Road School does better on roll size (270 vs 116).
- •Sandspit Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.8% vs -23.3%).
- •Sandspit Road School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 116.
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 Waipipi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipipi School ranks higher (48.8 vs 45.7 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 Waipipi School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Waiuku and Waiuku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sandspit Road School: 459. Waipipi School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sandspit Road School and Waipipi School rank in Auckland?
Sandspit Road School is 277th of 390 and Waipipi School is 261st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).