Schools in Massey
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 7 schools in and around Massey, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 6 primary, 1 secondary. St Paul's School (Massey) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Massey ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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83
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory56ERO review84 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing84Trajectory74ERO review83 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing85Trajectory52ERO review71 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing86Trajectory44ERO review58 - View profile →
58
/ 100 composite
Academic72Outcomes34Retention77Wellbeing18Trajectory88ERO review76 - View profile →
50
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory64ERO review86 - View profile →
41
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory76ERO review56
What the record says about Massey schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Lincoln Heights School
Lincoln Heights School is a full primary school in Massey, Auckland serving 551 students. The school's leadership enacts its vision within a diverse and inclusive culture that supports all learners, and the school board is committed to enacting strategic priorities. The school achieved a composite score of 83 in its December 2023 ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Royal Road School
Royal Road School's most recent ERO review (August 2024) found that the majority of learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with targeted support showing positive improvement for those below expected levels. The school demonstrates consistent wellbeing approaches and collaborative leadership focused on priority learners, though it is working to address some disparities for Pacific and Māori learners. The school's composite score is 71.
Full source-linked profile →Massey Primary School
Massey Primary School's 2024 ERO review found that most learners achieve at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with improved achievement from 2021–2023 and accelerated progress for Māori evident. Strengths include experienced leaders collaborating on learner success, teachers strengthening writing instruction, and positive relationships with learners. The school's composite score is 58; however, attendance remains a concern with only half of all learners attending regularly, not yet meeting Ministry of Education targets.
Full source-linked profile →Massey High School
Massey High School's 2023 ERO review found strengths in professional relationships and effective teaching focused on student learning and wellbeing, well-established connections with whānau and the wider community, and school leaders who consistently evaluate and plan for improvement. The school has no active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Don Buck School
Don Buck School is a full primary located in Massey, Auckland. An ERO review in November 2023 found that ākonga have a powerful sense of belonging, tuakana-teina relationships are embedded into the school vision and WAKA values, and the school has a culture focused on improving teaching and learning.
Full source-linked profile →Colwill School Massey
Colwill School Massey is a full primary school in Massey with 251 students. According to its 2022 ERO review, teachers share expertise and establish equitable expectations for learner progress, targeted initiatives support literacy, mathematics and wellbeing needs, and internal evaluation practices guide improvement. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Massey schools
What schools are in Massey?
Massey, Auckland has 7 schools on our records (6 primary, 1 secondary): Massey High School, Colwill School Massey, Don Buck School, Lincoln Heights School, Massey Primary School, Royal Road School, St Paul's School (Massey). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Massey?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Paul's School (Massey) ranks highest among Massey schools (83/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Massey High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Massey?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Massey does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Massey address.
Decile or EQI — how are Massey schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).