Hillsborough School vs Onehunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
| Measure | Hillsborough School Hillsborough, Auckland | Onehunga High School Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 390 | #65 of 101 |
| National rank | #194 of 1,559 | #212 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 369 | 1,015 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 478 |
| Total roll | 369 | 1,015 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65% |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 47.8% |
| International students | 0% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hps.school.nz/ | www.onehungahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 53.4).
- •Hillsborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 478).
- •Onehunga High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 369).
- •Onehunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -16.2%).
- •Onehunga High School is the larger school with 1,015 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 Onehunga High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillsborough School ranks higher (78.3 vs 53.4 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 Onehunga High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillsborough School: 370. Onehunga High School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillsborough School and Onehunga High School rank in Auckland?
Hillsborough School is 113th of 390 and Onehunga High School is 65th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).