Horizon School vs Zayed College for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 61 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
Zayed College for Girls
Mangere · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students
| Measure | Horizon School Snells Beach, Auckland | Zayed College for Girls Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #59 of 101 | #47 of 101 |
| National rank | #181 of 486 | #124 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 217 | 196 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 433 |
| Total roll | 217 | 196 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | 43.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 1% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Snells Beach | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.horizon.school.nz/ | www.zayedcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Zayed College for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.6 vs 58.4).
- •Zayed College for Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 435).
- •Horizon School does better on roll size (217 vs 196).
- •Zayed College for Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.8% vs -8%).
- •Horizon School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 196.
- •Horizon School is co-educational and Zayed College for Girls is girls.
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 Zayed College for Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Zayed College for Girls ranks higher (66.6 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 Zayed College for Girls?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Snells Beach and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horizon School: 435. Zayed College for Girls: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horizon School and Zayed College for Girls rank in Auckland?
Horizon School is 59th of 101 and Zayed College for Girls is 47th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).