Northcote College vs Onepoto School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcote College
Northcote ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,632 students
Onepoto School
Northcote ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
155 students
| Measure | Northcote College Northcote, Auckland | Onepoto School Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 101 | #350 of 390 |
| National rank | #63 of 486 | #1306 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,632 | 155 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 512 |
| Total roll | 1,632 | 155 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.8% | 155.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.9% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 46.5% |
| International students | 10.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Northcote | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcote.school.nz | www.onepoto.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNorthcote College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.1 vs 30.9).
- โขNorthcote College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 512).
- โขNorthcote College does better on roll size (1,632 vs 155).
- โขOnepoto School does better on roll growth (5 years) (155.6% vs 31.8%).
- โขNorthcote College is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 155.
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 Northcote College better than Onepoto School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcote College ranks higher (77.1 vs 30.9 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 Northcote College and Onepoto School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcote College: 428. Onepoto School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcote College and Onepoto School rank in Auckland?
Northcote College is 33rd of 101 and Onepoto School is 350th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).