Ficino School vs Northern Health School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ficino School
Mount Eden Β· Private full primary Β· Years 1β8
150 students
Northern Health School
Grafton Β· State special school
8 students
| Measure | Ficino School Mount Eden, Auckland | Northern Health School Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | β Not rated |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | β |
| Students | 150 | 8 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 569 |
| Total roll | 150 | 8 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | -68.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 0.7% | 50% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ficino.school.nz | www.nhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Ficino School does better on roll size (150 vs 8).
- β’Ficino School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.4% vs -68.7%).
- β’Ficino School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 8.
- β’Ficino School is a private school while Northern Health School is a state 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 Ficino School better than Northern Health 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 Ficino School and Northern Health School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Grafton in Auckland.
How do Ficino School and Northern Health School rank in Auckland?
Ficino School is unranked and Northern Health School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).