Mellons Bay School vs Te Huruhi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Te Huruhi School
Surfdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students
| Measure | Mellons Bay School Howick, Auckland | Te Huruhi School Surfdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 390 | #213 of 390 |
| National rank | #113 of 1,559 | #580 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 427 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | 423 |
| Total roll | 427 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.1% | -20.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 31% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Howick | Surfdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | mellonsbay.school.nz/ | www.tehuruhi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mellons Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.1 vs 62.3).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 423).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on roll size (427 vs 252).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.1% vs -20.2%).
- •Mellons Bay School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 252.
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 Mellons Bay School better than Te Huruhi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mellons Bay School ranks higher (81.1 vs 62.3 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 Mellons Bay School and Te Huruhi School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Howick and Surfdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mellons Bay School: 354. Te Huruhi School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mellons Bay School and Te Huruhi School rank in Auckland?
Mellons Bay School is 69th of 390 and Te Huruhi School is 213th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).