Carmel College vs Forrest Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 890 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students
| Measure | Carmel College Milford, Auckland | Forrest Hill School Forrest Hill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #18 of 390 |
| National rank | #1 of 486 | #20 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 502 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 373 |
| Total roll | 1,102 | 502 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.8% | – |
| Māori students | 6.7% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 2.4% |
| International students | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Milford | Forrest Hill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.carmel.school.nz/ | www.forresthill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (91.3 vs 90.7).
- •Forrest Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 382).
- •Carmel College does better on roll size (1,102 vs 502).
- •Carmel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 3.3%).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 502.
- •Carmel College is a state integrated school while Forrest Hill School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Carmel College is girls and Forrest Hill School is co-educational.
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 Carmel College better than Forrest Hill 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 Carmel College and Forrest Hill School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Milford and Forrest Hill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carmel College: 382. Forrest Hill School: 373. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carmel College and Forrest Hill School rank in Auckland?
Carmel College is 1st of 101 and Forrest Hill School is 18th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).