Ellerslie School vs Oranga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerslie School
Ellerslie · State full primary · Years 1–8
767 students
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students
| Measure | Ellerslie School Ellerslie, Auckland | Oranga School One Tree Hill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 390 | #232 of 390 |
| National rank | #116 of 1,559 | #726 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 767 | 226 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 437 |
| Total roll | 767 | 226 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -27.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.4% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 48.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ellerslie | One Tree Hill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ellerslie.school.nz | www.oranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ellerslie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.0 vs 55.9).
- •Ellerslie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 437).
- •Ellerslie School does better on roll size (767 vs 226).
- •Ellerslie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -27.4%).
- •Ellerslie School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 226.
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 Ellerslie School better than Oranga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ellerslie School ranks higher (81.0 vs 55.9 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 Ellerslie School and Oranga School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ellerslie and One Tree Hill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ellerslie School: 373. Oranga School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ellerslie School and Oranga School rank in Auckland?
Ellerslie School is 71st of 390 and Oranga School is 232nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).