Browns Bay School vs Hobsonville Point Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
643 students
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Hobsonville Point ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
712 students
| Measure | Browns Bay School Browns Bay, Auckland | Hobsonville Point Primary School Hobsonville Point, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #67 of 390 | #63 of 390 |
| National rank | #109 of 1,559 | #103 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 643 | 712 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 370 |
| Total roll | 643 | 712 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Hobsonville Point |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brownsbay.school.nz/ | www.hobsonvillepoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (81.2 vs 81.4).
- โขBrowns Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (369 vs 370).
- โขHobsonville Point Primary School does better on roll size (712 vs 643).
- โขBrowns Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.3% vs -10.8%).
- โขHobsonville Point Primary School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 643.
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 Browns Bay School better than Hobsonville Point Primary 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 Browns Bay School and Hobsonville Point Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Hobsonville Point in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Browns Bay School: 369. Hobsonville Point Primary School: 370. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Browns Bay School and Hobsonville Point Primary School rank in Auckland?
Browns Bay School is 67th of 390 and Hobsonville Point Primary School is 63rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).