Mission Heights Junior College vs Ormiston Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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 Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students
| Measure | Mission Heights Junior College Flat Bush, Auckland | Ormiston Senior College Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #43 of 101 | #45 of 101 |
| National rank | #94 of 486 | #97 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | – |
| Students | 933 | 1,529 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 443 |
| Total roll | 933 | 1,529 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 70.3% |
| Māori students | 5% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 15.4% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mhjc.school.nz | www.ormiston.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (72.0 vs 71.1).
- •Mission Heights Junior College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 443).
- •Ormiston Senior College does better on roll size (1,529 vs 933).
- •Ormiston Senior College does better on roll growth (5 years) (94.6% vs -2.9%).
- •Ormiston Senior College is the larger school with 1,529 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 Senior College?
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 Mission Heights Junior College and Ormiston Senior College?
About 1.2 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 Senior College: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mission Heights Junior College and Ormiston Senior College rank in Auckland?
Mission Heights Junior College is 43rd of 101 and Ormiston Senior College is 45th of 101 among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).