Hay Park School vs Royal Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 15 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
Royal Road School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
| Measure | Hay Park School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Royal Road School Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 390 | #282 of 390 |
| National rank | #1284 of 1,559 | #1000 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 157 | 349 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 491 |
| Total roll | 157 | 349 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 23.8% |
| Pacific students | 41.4% | 33.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.haypark.school.nz | www.royalroad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Royal Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.0 vs 31.7).
- •Royal Road School does better on roll size (349 vs 157).
- •Royal Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs -4.8%).
- •Royal Road School is the larger school with 349 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 Royal Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Royal Road School ranks higher (45.0 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 Royal Road School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hay Park School: 491. Royal Road School: 491. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hay Park School and Royal Road School rank in Auckland?
Hay Park School is 344th of 390 and Royal Road School is 282nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).