Hillsborough School vs Waikowhai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Waikowhai Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students
| Measure | Hillsborough School Hillsborough, Auckland | Waikowhai Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 390 | #234 of 390 |
| National rank | #194 of 1,559 | #769 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 369 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 442 |
| Total roll | 369 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | -26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 28.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hps.school.nz/ | www.wai-int.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 54.4).
- •Hillsborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 442).
- •Hillsborough School does better on roll size (369 vs 340).
- •Hillsborough School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.2% vs -26.2%).
- •Hillsborough School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 340.
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 Waikowhai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillsborough School ranks higher (78.3 vs 54.4 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 Waikowhai Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillsborough School: 370. Waikowhai Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillsborough School and Waikowhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Hillsborough School is 113th of 390 and Waikowhai Intermediate is 234th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).