Dominion Road School vs Twin Oaks Classical School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 207 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dominion Road School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Twin Oaks Classical School
Mt Roskill · Charter composite · Years 1–13
108 students
| Measure | Dominion Road School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Twin Oaks Classical School Mt Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #270 of 390 | #19 of 101 |
| National rank | #946 of 1,559 | #30 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 210 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 384 |
| Total roll | 210 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 46.7% | 7.4% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mt Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dominionrd.school.nz | www.twinoaks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Twin Oaks Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.3 vs 47.1).
- •Twin Oaks Classical School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 454).
- •Dominion Road School does better on roll size (210 vs 108).
- •Dominion Road School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 108.
- •Dominion Road School is a state school while Twin Oaks Classical School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dominion Road School better than Twin Oaks Classical School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Twin Oaks Classical School ranks higher (82.3 vs 47.1 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 Dominion Road School and Twin Oaks Classical School?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mt Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dominion Road School: 454. Twin Oaks Classical School: 384. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dominion Road School and Twin Oaks Classical School rank in Auckland?
Dominion Road School is 270th of 390 and Twin Oaks Classical School is 19th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).