Mission Heights Primary School vs Ormiston Senior 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.
Mission Heights Primary School
Flat Bush ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
713 students
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush ยท State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students
| Measure | Mission Heights Primary School Flat Bush, Auckland | Ormiston Senior College Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 390 | #45 of 101 |
| National rank | #10 of 1,559 | #97 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 713 | 1,529 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 368 | 443 |
| Total roll | 713 | 1,529 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 87.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 70.3% |
| Mฤori students | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 15.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mhp.school.nz | www.ormiston.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMission Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.7 vs 71.1).
- โขMission Heights Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 443).
- โขOrmiston Senior College does better on roll size (1,529 vs 713).
- โขOrmiston Senior College does better on roll growth (5 years) (94.6% vs 2.8%).
- โขOrmiston Senior College is the larger school with 1,529 students compared with 713.
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 Ormiston Senior College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mission Heights Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 71.1 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 Ormiston Senior College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Flat Bush in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mission Heights Primary School: 368. Ormiston Senior College: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mission Heights Primary School and Ormiston Senior College rank in Auckland?
Mission Heights Primary School is 10th of 390 and Ormiston Senior College is 45th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).