Mission Heights Junior College vs Ormiston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
933 students
Ormiston Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
1,006 students
| Measure | Mission Heights Junior College Flat Bush, Auckland | Ormiston Primary School Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #43 of 101 | #16 of 390 |
| National rank | #94 of 486 | #17 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 933 | 1,006 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 379 |
| Total roll | 933 | 1,006 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 23.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5% | 3.2% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 9.3% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mhjc.school.nz | ormps.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.2 vs 72.0).
- •Ormiston Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 407).
- •Ormiston Primary School does better on roll size (1,006 vs 933).
- •Ormiston Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.3% vs -2.9%).
- •Ormiston Primary School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 933.
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 Mission Heights Junior College better than Ormiston Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ormiston Primary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 72.0 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 Mission Heights Junior College and Ormiston Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Flat Bush in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mission Heights Junior College: 407. Ormiston Primary School: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mission Heights Junior College and Ormiston Primary School rank in Auckland?
Mission Heights Junior College is 43rd of 101 and Ormiston Primary School is 16th of 390 among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).