Brookby School vs Mission Heights Junior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 6.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookby School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
933 students
| Measure | Brookby School Manurewa, Auckland | Mission Heights Junior College Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #212 of 390 | #43 of 101 |
| National rank | #557 of 1,559 | #94 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 118 | 933 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 407 |
| Total roll | 118 | 933 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.1% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 16% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brookby.school.nz | www.mhjc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mission Heights Junior College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.0 vs 62.9).
- •Mission Heights Junior College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 417).
- •Mission Heights Junior College does better on roll size (933 vs 118).
- •Mission Heights Junior College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -4.1%).
- •Mission Heights Junior College is the larger school with 933 students compared with 118.
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 Brookby School better than Mission Heights Junior College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mission Heights Junior College ranks higher (72.0 vs 62.9 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 Brookby School and Mission Heights Junior College?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Flat Bush in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brookby School: 417. Mission Heights Junior College: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brookby School and Mission Heights Junior College rank in Auckland?
Brookby School is 212th of 390 and Mission Heights Junior College is 43rd of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).