East Tamaki School vs Onepoto School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
| Measure | East Tamaki School East Tamaki, Auckland | Onepoto School Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #376 of 390 | #350 of 390 |
| National rank | #1432 of 1,559 | #1306 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 175 | 155 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 512 |
| Total roll | 175 | 155 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.1% | 155.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 78.3% | 46.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | East Tamaki | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.easttamaki.school.nz/ | www.onepoto.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Onepoto School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.9 vs 25.3).
- •Onepoto School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 513).
- •East Tamaki School does better on roll size (175 vs 155).
- •Onepoto School does better on roll growth (5 years) (155.6% vs -23.1%).
- •East Tamaki School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 155.
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 East Tamaki School better than Onepoto School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onepoto School ranks higher (30.9 vs 25.3 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 East Tamaki School and Onepoto School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between East Tamaki and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Tamaki School: 513. Onepoto School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Tamaki School and Onepoto School rank in Auckland?
East Tamaki School is 376th of 390 and Onepoto School is 350th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).