Botany Downs Secondary College vs Point View School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,001 students
Point View School
Howick South ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
673 students
| Measure | Botany Downs Secondary College Botany Downs, Auckland | Point View School Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 101 | #43 of 390 |
| National rank | #28 of 486 | #70 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 2,001 | 673 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 344 |
| Total roll | 2,001 | 673 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.3% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| International students | 7.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bdsc.school.nz | www.pointview.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (83.2 vs 83.9).
- โขPoint View School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 403).
- โขBotany Downs Secondary College does better on roll size (2,001 vs 673).
- โขBotany Downs Secondary College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs -8.2%).
- โขBotany Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 673.
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 Secondary College better than Point View 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 Botany Downs Secondary College and Point View School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs Secondary College: 403. Point View School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs Secondary College and Point View School rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs Secondary College is 18th of 101 and Point View School is 43rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).