Hillsborough School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillsborough, Auckland 1042 · Puketāpapa Local Board Area
#113 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#194 of 1,559 nationally
About Hillsborough School
Hillsborough School is a state contributing located in Hillsborough, in the Puketāpapa Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 369 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 113th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.4%; pacific students 12.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)370
- Roll size (10%)369
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillsborough School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 370
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 369
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hillsborough School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hillsborough School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Mount Roskill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
146 students · 1.2 km away
Hay Park School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students · 1.2 km away
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students · 1.2 km away
Waikowhai Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 1.3 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students · 1.5 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
632 students · 1.6 km away
Waikowhai Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
202 students · 1.6 km away
Marcellin College
Royal Oak · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
462 students · 1.7 km away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students · 1.7 km away
Three Kings School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
496 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Hobsonville Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
712 students
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Mount Eden · State intermediate · Years 7–8
704 students
Blockhouse Bay School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsborough School a good school?
Hillsborough School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #113 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillsborough School rank in Auckland?
Hillsborough School ranks #113 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #194 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hillsborough School?
Hillsborough School had 369 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Hillsborough School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hillsborough School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hillsborough School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillsborough School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.