Mission Heights Junior College vs Tyndale Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush ยท State secondary (year 7-10) ยท Years 7โ13
933 students
Tyndale Park Christian School
Flat Bush ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
119 students
| Measure | Mission Heights Junior College Flat Bush, Auckland | Tyndale Park Christian School Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #43 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #94 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 933 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | โ |
| Total roll | 933 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 9.2% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mhjc.school.nz | www.tyndalepark.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMission Heights Junior College does better on roll size (933 vs 119).
- โขMission Heights Junior College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -7.4%).
- โขMission Heights Junior College is the larger school with 933 students compared with 119.
- โขMission Heights Junior College is a state school while Tyndale Park Christian School is a private 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 Mission Heights Junior College better than Tyndale Park Christian School?
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 Tyndale Park Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Flat Bush in Auckland.
How do Mission Heights Junior College and Tyndale Park Christian School rank in Auckland?
Mission Heights Junior College is 43rd of 101 and Tyndale Park Christian School is unranked among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).