Stella Maris Primary School vs Wainui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students
Wainui School
Wainui · State full primary · Years 1–8
265 students
| Measure | Stella Maris Primary School Silverdale, Auckland | Wainui School Wainui, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 390 | #207 of 390 |
| National rank | #34 of 1,559 | #524 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 392 | 265 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 419 |
| Total roll | 392 | 265 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.2% | -7.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Silverdale | Wainui |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stellamaris.school.nz | www.wainui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.9 vs 64.2).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 419).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on roll size (392 vs 265).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs -7.3%).
- •Stella Maris Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 265.
- •Stella Maris Primary School is a state integrated school while Wainui School is a state 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 Stella Maris Primary School better than Wainui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stella Maris Primary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 64.2 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 Stella Maris Primary School and Wainui School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Wainui in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stella Maris Primary School: 380. Wainui School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stella Maris Primary School and Wainui School rank in Auckland?
Stella Maris Primary School is 26th of 390 and Wainui School is 207th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).