Stanhope Road School vs Stonefields School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanhope Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
Stonefields School
Stonefields · State full primary · Years 1–8
671 students
| Measure | Stanhope Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland | Stonefields School Stonefields, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #79 of 390 | #56 of 390 |
| National rank | #128 of 1,559 | #92 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 598 | 671 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 361 |
| Total roll | 598 | 671 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Pacific students | 16.4% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Wellington | Stonefields |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stanhope.school.nz | www.stonefields.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Stonefields School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.4 vs 80.5).
- •Stonefields School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (361 vs 415).
- •Stonefields School does better on roll size (671 vs 598).
- •Stanhope Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -3.6%).
- •Stonefields School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 598.
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 Stanhope Road School better than Stonefields School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stonefields School ranks higher (82.4 vs 80.5 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 Stanhope Road School and Stonefields School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Wellington and Stonefields in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stanhope Road School: 415. Stonefields School: 361. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stanhope Road School and Stonefields School rank in Auckland?
Stanhope Road School is 79th of 390 and Stonefields School is 56th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).