Hay Park School vs Monte Cecilia Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 493 m 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
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Mount Roskill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
146 students
| Measure | Hay Park School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Monte Cecilia Catholic School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 390 | #204 of 390 |
| National rank | #1284 of 1,559 | #510 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 157 | 146 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 414 |
| Total roll | 157 | 146 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | -5.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Pacific students | 41.4% | 41.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.haypark.school.nz | www.montececilia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Monte Cecilia Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 31.7).
- •Monte Cecilia Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 491).
- •Hay Park School does better on roll size (157 vs 146).
- •Hay Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -5.5%).
- •Hay Park School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 146.
- •Hay Park School is a state school while Monte Cecilia Catholic School is a state integrated 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 Hay Park School better than Monte Cecilia Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Monte Cecilia Catholic School ranks higher (64.6 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 Monte Cecilia Catholic School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hay Park School: 491. Monte Cecilia Catholic School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hay Park School and Monte Cecilia Catholic School rank in Auckland?
Hay Park School is 344th of 390 and Monte Cecilia Catholic School is 204th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).