Botany Downs School vs Point View School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Point View School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
673 students
| Measure | Botany Downs School Botany Downs, Auckland | Point View School Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #27 of 390 | #43 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 1,559 | #70 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 590 | 673 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 344 |
| Total roll | 590 | 673 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | -8.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.botanydowns.school.nz | www.pointview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Botany Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 83.9).
- •Point View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 392).
- •Point View School does better on roll size (673 vs 590).
- •Botany Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -8.2%).
- •Point View School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 590.
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 Botany Downs School better than Point View School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Botany Downs School ranks higher (87.8 vs 83.9 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 Botany Downs School and Point View School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs School: 392. Point View School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs School and Point View School rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs School is 27th of 390 and Point View School is 43rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).