Helensville School vs Kaipara College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 480 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helensville School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Kaipara College
Helensville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
719 students
| Measure | Helensville School Helensville, Auckland | Kaipara College Helensville, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 390 | #64 of 101 |
| National rank | #493 of 1,559 | #203 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 501 | 719 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 460 |
| Total roll | 501 | 719 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | -12.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.6% |
| Māori students | 27.7% | 32.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Helensville | Helensville |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.helensville.school.nz/ | www.kaipara.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Helensville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.2 vs 54.6).
- •Helensville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 460).
- •Kaipara College does better on roll size (719 vs 501).
- •Helensville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -12.2%).
- •Kaipara College is the larger school with 719 students compared with 501.
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 Helensville School better than Kaipara College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Helensville School ranks higher (65.2 vs 54.6 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 Helensville School and Kaipara College?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Helensville and Helensville in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Helensville School: 447. Kaipara College: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Helensville School and Kaipara College rank in Auckland?
Helensville School is 201st of 390 and Kaipara College is 64th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).