Hillsborough School vs Monte Cecilia Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Mount Roskill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
146 students
| Measure | Hillsborough School Hillsborough, Auckland | Monte Cecilia Catholic School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 390 | #204 of 390 |
| National rank | #194 of 1,559 | #510 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 369 | 146 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 414 |
| Total roll | 369 | 146 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | -5.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 3.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 41.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hps.school.nz/ | www.montececilia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 64.6).
- •Hillsborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 414).
- •Hillsborough School does better on roll size (369 vs 146).
- •Monte Cecilia Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.5% vs -16.2%).
- •Hillsborough School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 146.
- •Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough School better than Monte Cecilia Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillsborough School ranks higher (78.3 vs 64.6 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 Hillsborough School and Monte Cecilia Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillsborough School: 370. Monte Cecilia Catholic School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillsborough School and Monte Cecilia Catholic School rank in Auckland?
Hillsborough School is 113th of 390 and Monte Cecilia Catholic School is 204th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).