Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre vs Northern Health School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay Β· State activity centre
Northern Health School
Grafton Β· State special school
8 students
| Measure | Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre Herne Bay, Auckland | Northern Health School Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | β Not rated |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Special School |
| Year range | β | β |
| Students | β | 8 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 569 |
| Total roll | β | 8 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | β | -68.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | β | 50% |
| Pacific students | β | 12.5% |
| International students | β | 0% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.assc.school.nz | www.nhs.school.nz |
The verdict
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 Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre better than Northern Health School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre and Northern Health School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre: 569. Northern Health School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre and Northern Health School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre is unranked and Northern Health School is unranked among activity centre schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).