Waimauku School vs Woodhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waimauku School
Waimauku · State full primary · Years 1–8
690 students
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
| Measure | Waimauku School Waimauku, Auckland | Woodhill School Woodhill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 390 | #316 of 390 |
| National rank | #327 of 1,559 | #1155 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 690 | 76 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 477 |
| Total roll | 690 | 76 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.5% | 95.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 61.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waimauku | Woodhill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.waimauku.school.nz | www.woodhill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waimauku School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.9 vs 37.8).
- •Waimauku School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 477).
- •Waimauku School does better on roll size (690 vs 76).
- •Woodhill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (95.9% vs -10.5%).
- •Waimauku School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 76.
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 Waimauku School better than Woodhill School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waimauku School ranks higher (72.9 vs 37.8 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 Waimauku School and Woodhill School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Waimauku and Woodhill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Waimauku School: 406. Woodhill School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Waimauku School and Woodhill School rank in Auckland?
Waimauku School is 163rd of 390 and Woodhill School is 316th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).