Horizon School vs Mahurangi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon School
Snells Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
217 students
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students
| Measure | Horizon School Snells Beach, Auckland | Mahurangi College Warkworth, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #59 of 101 | #44 of 101 |
| National rank | #181 of 486 | #96 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 217 | 1,563 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 441 |
| Total roll | 217 | 1,563 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | 5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68% |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| International students | 0.9% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Snells Beach | Warkworth |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.horizon.school.nz/ | www.mahurangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mahurangi College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.2 vs 58.4).
- •Horizon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 441).
- •Mahurangi College does better on roll size (1,563 vs 217).
- •Mahurangi College does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.2% vs -8%).
- •Mahurangi College is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 217.
- •Horizon School is a state integrated school while Mahurangi College is a state 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 Horizon School better than Mahurangi College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mahurangi College ranks higher (71.2 vs 58.4 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 Horizon School and Mahurangi College?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Snells Beach and Warkworth in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horizon School: 435. Mahurangi College: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horizon School and Mahurangi College rank in Auckland?
Horizon School is 59th of 101 and Mahurangi College is 44th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).