Marcellin College vs Onehunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcellin College
Royal Oak · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
462 students
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
| Measure | Marcellin College Royal Oak, Auckland | Onehunga High School Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #65 of 101 |
| National rank | #242 of 486 | #212 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 462 | 1,015 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 478 |
| Total roll | 462 | 1,015 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.3% | 78.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | 65% |
| Māori students | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 60.6% | 47.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Royal Oak | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marcellin.school.nz | www.onehungahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Onehunga High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.4 vs 48.9).
- •Marcellin College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 478).
- •Onehunga High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 462).
- •Onehunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs 0.4%).
- •Marcellin College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (80.3% vs 78.9%).
- •Onehunga High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 462.
- •Marcellin College is a state integrated school while Onehunga High School 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 Marcellin College better than Onehunga High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onehunga High School ranks higher (53.4 vs 48.9 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 Marcellin College and Onehunga High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marcellin College: 470. Onehunga High School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marcellin College and Onehunga High School rank in Auckland?
Marcellin College is 72nd of 101 and Onehunga High School is 65th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).