Sandspit Road School vs Waiuku College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Waiuku College
Waiuku · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
986 students
| Measure | Sandspit Road School Waiuku, Auckland | Waiuku College Waiuku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 390 | #68 of 101 |
| National rank | #983 of 1,559 | #219 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 270 | 986 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 476 |
| Total roll | 270 | 986 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 82.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.9% |
| Māori students | 30% | 31% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| International students | 0% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Waiuku | Waiuku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sandspit.school.nz | www.waiuku-college.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waiuku College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.3 vs 45.7).
- •Sandspit Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 476).
- •Waiuku College does better on roll size (986 vs 270).
- •Waiuku College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs -6.8%).
- •Waiuku College is the larger school with 986 students compared with 270.
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 Waiuku College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waiuku College ranks higher (52.3 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 Waiuku College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waiuku and Waiuku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sandspit Road School: 459. Waiuku College: 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sandspit Road School and Waiuku College rank in Auckland?
Sandspit Road School is 277th of 390 and Waiuku College is 68th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).