McAuley High School vs Pacific Advance Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 384 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
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students
| Measure | McAuley High School Otahuhu, Auckland | Pacific Advance Secondary School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 101 | #95 of 101 |
| National rank | #201 of 486 | #389 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 757 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 519 |
| Total roll | 757 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.8% | 74.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 86.5% | 57.1% |
| Māori students | 3.3% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 94.6% | 87.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mcauleyhigh.school.nz/ | pass.school.nz |
The verdict
- •McAuley High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.8 vs 27.8).
- •McAuley High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 519).
- •McAuley High School does better on roll size (757 vs 158).
- •McAuley High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -2.7%).
- •McAuley High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.8% vs 74.3%).
- •McAuley High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 158.
- •McAuley High School is a state integrated school while Pacific Advance Secondary School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •McAuley High School is girls and Pacific Advance Secondary 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 Pacific Advance Secondary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), McAuley High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 27.8 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 McAuley High School and Pacific Advance Secondary School?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
McAuley High School: 483. Pacific Advance Secondary School: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do McAuley High School and Pacific Advance Secondary School rank in Auckland?
McAuley High School is 62nd of 101 and Pacific Advance Secondary School is 95th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).