Bairds Mainfreight Primary School vs Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
652 students
| Measure | Bairds Mainfreight Primary School Otara, Auckland | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 390 | #93 of 101 |
| National rank | #1379 of 1,559 | #368 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 343 | 652 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 525 |
| Total roll | 343 | 652 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.5% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 36.7% |
| Māori students | 36.4% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 81.9% | 87.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bmps.school.nz | www.sehc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.3 vs 27.6).
- •Bairds Mainfreight Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (511 vs 525).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School does better on roll size (652 vs 343).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs -26.5%).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 343.
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 Bairds Mainfreight Primary School better than Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School ranks higher (31.3 vs 27.6 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 Bairds Mainfreight Primary School and Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School: 511. Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bairds Mainfreight Primary School and Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School rank in Auckland?
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School is 365th of 390 and Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School is 93rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).