Marcellin College vs Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcellin College
Royal Oak ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
462 students
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Epsom ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
215 students
| Measure | Marcellin College Royal Oak, Auckland | Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #99 of 390 |
| National rank | #242 of 486 | #165 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 462 | 215 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 344 |
| Total roll | 462 | 215 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Pacific students | 60.6% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Royal Oak | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marcellin.school.nz | www.olsh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOur Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 48.9).
- โขOur Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 470).
- โขMarcellin College does better on roll size (462 vs 215).
- โขMarcellin College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -7.9%).
- โขMarcellin College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 215.
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 Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) ranks higher (79.2 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 Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Epsom in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marcellin College: 470. Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom): 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marcellin College and Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Marcellin College is 72nd of 101 and Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) is 99th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).