Swanson School vs Sylvia Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 23 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students
Sylvia Park School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
590 students
| Measure | Swanson School Swanson, Auckland | Sylvia Park School Mount Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 390 | #220 of 390 |
| National rank | #926 of 1,559 | #631 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 556 | 590 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 461 |
| Total roll | 556 | 590 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.7% | 14.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.2% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 38.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Swanson | Mount Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.swanson.school.nz | www.sylviapark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sylvia Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.9 vs 48.0).
- •Sylvia Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 462).
- •Sylvia Park School does better on roll size (590 vs 556).
- •Sylvia Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.1% vs -4.7%).
- •Sylvia Park School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 556.
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 Swanson School better than Sylvia Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sylvia Park School ranks higher (59.9 vs 48.0 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 Swanson School and Sylvia Park School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Swanson and Mount Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Swanson School: 462. Sylvia Park School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Swanson School and Sylvia Park School rank in Auckland?
Swanson School is 267th of 390 and Sylvia Park School is 220th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).