Hay Park School vs Hillsborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hay Park School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students
Hillsborough School
Hillsborough · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
| Measure | Hay Park School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Hillsborough School Hillsborough, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #344 of 390 | #113 of 390 |
| National rank | #1284 of 1,559 | #194 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 157 | 369 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 370 |
| Total roll | 157 | 369 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | -16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Pacific students | 41.4% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Hillsborough |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.haypark.school.nz | www.hps.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 31.7).
- •Hillsborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 491).
- •Hillsborough School does better on roll size (369 vs 157).
- •Hay Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -16.2%).
- •Hillsborough School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 157.
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 Hay Park School better than Hillsborough School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillsborough School ranks higher (78.3 vs 31.7 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 Hay Park School and Hillsborough School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Hillsborough in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hay Park School: 491. Hillsborough School: 370. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hay Park School and Hillsborough School rank in Auckland?
Hay Park School is 344th of 390 and Hillsborough School is 113th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).