Hobsonville Point Secondary School vs Northcote College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students
| Measure | Hobsonville Point Secondary School Hobsonville Point, Auckland | Northcote College Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 101 | #33 of 101 |
| National rank | #85 of 486 | #63 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,055 | 1,632 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 428 |
| Total roll | 1,055 | 1,632 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.2% | 89.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.8% | 72% |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 8.6% |
| International students | 3.5% | 10.1% |
| suburb or town | Hobsonville Point | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hpss.school.nz/ | www.northcote.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Northcote College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.1 vs 72.8).
- •Northcote College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 430).
- •Northcote College does better on roll size (1,632 vs 1,055).
- •Hobsonville Point Secondary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.9% vs 31.8%).
- •Northcote College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.6% vs 86.2%).
- •Northcote College is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 1,055.
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 Hobsonville Point Secondary School better than Northcote College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcote College ranks higher (77.1 vs 72.8 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 Hobsonville Point Secondary School and Northcote College?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Hobsonville Point and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hobsonville Point Secondary School: 430. Northcote College: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hobsonville Point Secondary School and Northcote College rank in Auckland?
Hobsonville Point Secondary School is 42nd of 101 and Northcote College is 33rd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).