Birkenhead College vs Hobsonville Point Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students
| Measure | Birkenhead College Birkenhead, Auckland | Hobsonville Point Secondary School Hobsonville Point, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 101 | #42 of 101 |
| National rank | #231 of 486 | #85 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 487 | 1,055 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 430 |
| Total roll | 487 | 1,055 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.4% | 37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | 86.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.2% | 69.8% |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 23% | 8.3% |
| International students | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Birkenhead | Hobsonville Point |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkenhead.school.nz/ | www.hpss.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.8 vs 50.2).
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 464).
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School does better on roll size (1,055 vs 487).
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.9% vs -2.4%).
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (86.2% vs 82.2%).
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 487.
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 Birkenhead College better than Hobsonville Point Secondary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hobsonville Point Secondary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 50.2 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 Birkenhead College and Hobsonville Point Secondary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Hobsonville Point in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkenhead College: 464. Hobsonville Point Secondary School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkenhead College and Hobsonville Point Secondary School rank in Auckland?
Birkenhead College is 70th of 101 and Hobsonville Point Secondary School is 42nd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).