Hillsborough School vs Mt Roskill Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students
| Measure | Hillsborough School Hillsborough, Auckland | Mt Roskill Grammar Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 390 | #53 of 101 |
| National rank | #194 of 1,559 | #159 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 369 | 1,929 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 444 |
| Total roll | 369 | 1,929 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.8% |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 25.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hps.school.nz/ | www.mrgs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 61.3).
- •Hillsborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 444).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar does better on roll size (1,929 vs 369).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -16.2%).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar is the larger school with 1,929 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 Mt Roskill Grammar?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillsborough School ranks higher (78.3 vs 61.3 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 Mt Roskill Grammar?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillsborough School: 370. Mt Roskill Grammar: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillsborough School and Mt Roskill Grammar rank in Auckland?
Hillsborough School is 113th of 390 and Mt Roskill Grammar is 53rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).