Stanhope Road School vs Sylvia Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Sylvia Park School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
590 students
| Measure | Stanhope Road School Mount Wellington, Auckland | Sylvia Park School Mount Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 390 | #220 of 390 |
| National rank | #128 of 1,559 | #631 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 598 | 590 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 461 |
| Total roll | 598 | 590 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 14.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 16.4% | 38.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Mount Wellington | Mount Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stanhope.school.nz | www.sylviapark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stanhope Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.5 vs 59.9).
- •Stanhope Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 461).
- •Stanhope Road School does better on roll size (598 vs 590).
- •Sylvia Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.1% vs 2.8%).
- •Stanhope Road School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 590.
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 Sylvia Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stanhope Road School ranks higher (80.5 vs 59.9 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 Sylvia Park School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Wellington and Mount Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stanhope Road School: 415. Sylvia Park School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stanhope Road School and Sylvia Park School rank in Auckland?
Stanhope Road School is 79th of 390 and Sylvia Park School is 220th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).