Stanmore Bay School vs Stella Maris Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students
| Measure | Stanmore Bay School Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Stella Maris Primary School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #206 of 390 | #26 of 390 |
| National rank | #519 of 1,559 | #34 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 514 | 392 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 380 |
| Total roll | 514 | 392 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.7% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangaparaoa | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stanmore.school.nz | www.stellamaris.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.9 vs 64.4).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 426).
- •Stanmore Bay School does better on roll size (514 vs 392).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs -21.7%).
- •Stanmore Bay School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 392.
- •Stanmore Bay School is a state school while Stella Maris Primary School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stanmore Bay School better than Stella Maris Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stella Maris Primary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 64.4 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 Stanmore Bay School and Stella Maris Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Whangaparaoa and Silverdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stanmore Bay School: 426. Stella Maris Primary School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stanmore Bay School and Stella Maris Primary School rank in Auckland?
Stanmore Bay School is 206th of 390 and Stella Maris Primary School is 26th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).