Mt Richmond School vs Otahuhu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 429 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu ยท State special school
208 students
Otahuhu School
Otahuhu ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
576 students
| Measure | Mt Richmond School Otahuhu, Auckland | Otahuhu School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #265 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #921 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 208 | 576 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 490 |
| Total roll | 208 | 576 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.3% | 15.3% |
| Pacific students | 64.4% | 67.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mtrichmondschool.co.nz | www.otahuhuprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtahuhu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 494).
- โขOtahuhu School does better on roll size (576 vs 208).
- โขMt Richmond School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs 8.9%).
- โขOtahuhu School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 208.
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 Mt Richmond School better than Otahuhu 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 Mt Richmond School and Otahuhu School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Richmond School: 494. Otahuhu School: 490. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Richmond School and Otahuhu School rank in Auckland?
Mt Richmond School is unranked and Otahuhu School is 265th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).