McAuley High School vs Mt Richmond School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 738 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu · State special school
208 students
| Measure | McAuley High School Otahuhu, Auckland | Mt Richmond School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #62 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #201 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 757 | 208 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 494 |
| Total roll | 757 | 208 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 86.5% | – |
| Māori students | 3.3% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 94.6% | 64.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mcauleyhigh.school.nz/ | www.mtrichmondschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •McAuley High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 494).
- •McAuley High School does better on roll size (757 vs 208).
- •Mt Richmond School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -1.1%).
- •McAuley High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 208.
- •McAuley High School is a state integrated school while Mt Richmond School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •McAuley High School is girls and Mt Richmond School is co-educational.
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 McAuley High School better than Mt Richmond School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McAuley High School and Mt Richmond School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
McAuley High School: 483. Mt Richmond School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do McAuley High School and Mt Richmond School rank in Auckland?
McAuley High School is 62nd of 101 and Mt Richmond School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).