Summerland Primary vs Waitakere 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.
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students
| Measure | Summerland Primary Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 390 | #63 of 101 |
| National rank | #252 of 1,559 | #202 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 637 | 1,957 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 480 |
| Total roll | 637 | 1,957 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 42.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 66% |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.summerland.school.nz | www.waitakerecollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Summerland Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.3 vs 54.7).
- •Summerland Primary does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 480).
- •Waitakere College does better on roll size (1,957 vs 637).
- •Waitakere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.9% vs -4.9%).
- •Waitakere College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 637.
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 Summerland Primary better than Waitakere College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Summerland Primary ranks higher (76.3 vs 54.7 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 Summerland Primary and Waitakere College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Summerland Primary: 394. Waitakere College: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Summerland Primary and Waitakere College rank in Auckland?
Summerland Primary is 139th of 390 and Waitakere College is 63rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).