Hillsborough School vs Hobsonville Point Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 17 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsborough School
Hillsborough · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Hobsonville Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
712 students
| Measure | Hillsborough School Hillsborough, Auckland | Hobsonville Point Primary School Hobsonville Point, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #113 of 390 | #63 of 390 |
| National rank | #194 of 1,559 | #103 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 369 | 712 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 370 |
| Total roll | 369 | 712 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Hobsonville Point |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hps.school.nz/ | www.hobsonvillepoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hobsonville Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 78.3).
- •Hobsonville Point Primary School does better on roll size (712 vs 369).
- •Hobsonville Point Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.8% vs -16.2%).
- •Hobsonville Point Primary School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 369.
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 Hillsborough School better than Hobsonville Point Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hobsonville Point Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 78.3 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 Hillsborough School and Hobsonville Point Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hobsonville Point in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillsborough School: 370. Hobsonville Point Primary School: 370. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillsborough School and Hobsonville Point Primary School rank in Auckland?
Hillsborough School is 113th of 390 and Hobsonville Point Primary School is 63rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).