Michael Park School vs One Tree Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael Park School
Ellerslie · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
326 students
One Tree Hill College
Penrose · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,479 students
| Measure | Michael Park School Ellerslie, Auckland | One Tree Hill College Penrose, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 101 | #60 of 101 |
| National rank | #55 of 486 | #186 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 326 | 1,479 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 466 |
| Total roll | 326 | 1,479 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.2% | 26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 79.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90% | 64.8% |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 17.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 33.1% |
| International students | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| suburb or town | Ellerslie | Penrose |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.michaelpark.school.nz/ | www.onetreehillcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Michael Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.0 vs 57.8).
- •Michael Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 466).
- •One Tree Hill College does better on roll size (1,479 vs 326).
- •One Tree Hill College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.2% vs -18.2%).
- •Michael Park School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 79.2%).
- •One Tree Hill College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 326.
- •Michael Park School is a state integrated school while One Tree Hill College 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 Michael Park School better than One Tree Hill College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Michael Park School ranks higher (78.0 vs 57.8 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 Michael Park School and One Tree Hill College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ellerslie and Penrose in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Michael Park School: 388. One Tree Hill College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Michael Park School and One Tree Hill College rank in Auckland?
Michael Park School is 31st of 101 and One Tree Hill College is 60th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).