Hillpark School vs Orewa Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 52 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillpark School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students
| Measure | Hillpark School Manurewa, Auckland | Orewa Beach School Orewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #202 of 390 | #175 of 390 |
| National rank | #500 of 1,559 | #388 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 504 | 414 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 425 |
| Total roll | 504 | 414 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.5% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 30.6% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Orewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hillpark.school.nz | www.orewabeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Orewa Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 64.9).
- •Hillpark School does better on roll size (504 vs 414).
- •Orewa Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -2.5%).
- •Hillpark School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 414.
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 Hillpark School better than Orewa Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Orewa Beach School ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.9 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 Hillpark School and Orewa Beach School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Orewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillpark School: 425. Orewa Beach School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillpark School and Orewa Beach School rank in Auckland?
Hillpark School is 202nd of 390 and Orewa Beach School is 175th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).