Mission Heights Primary School vs Northcote School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 24 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Heights Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
713 students
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
| Measure | Mission Heights Primary School Flat Bush, Auckland | Northcote School (Auckland) Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #10 of 390 | #93 of 390 |
| National rank | #10 of 1,559 | #152 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 713 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 368 | 367 |
| Total roll | 713 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.2% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mhp.school.nz | www.northcoteprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mission Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.7 vs 79.7).
- •Northcote School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 368).
- •Mission Heights Primary School does better on roll size (713 vs 427).
- •Mission Heights Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -4.3%).
- •Mission Heights Primary School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 427.
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 Primary School better than Northcote School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mission Heights Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 79.7 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 Primary School and Northcote School (Auckland)?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mission Heights Primary School: 368. Northcote School (Auckland): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mission Heights Primary School and Northcote School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Mission Heights Primary School is 10th of 390 and Northcote School (Auckland) is 93rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).