One Tree Hill College vs Te Papapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
One Tree Hill College
Penrose · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,479 students
Te Papapa School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
| Measure | One Tree Hill College Penrose, Auckland | Te Papapa School Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 101 | #313 of 390 |
| National rank | #186 of 486 | #1143 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,479 | 310 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 510 |
| Total roll | 1,479 | 310 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.2% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.8% | – |
| Māori students | 17.3% | 27.1% |
| Pacific students | 33.1% | 72.9% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Penrose | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onetreehillcollege.school.nz | www.tepapapa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •One Tree Hill College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.8 vs 38.2).
- •One Tree Hill College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 510).
- •One Tree Hill College does better on roll size (1,479 vs 310).
- •One Tree Hill College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.2% vs 14.8%).
- •One Tree Hill College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 310.
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 One Tree Hill College better than Te Papapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), One Tree Hill College ranks higher (57.8 vs 38.2 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 One Tree Hill College and Te Papapa School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Penrose and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
One Tree Hill College: 466. Te Papapa School: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do One Tree Hill College and Te Papapa School rank in Auckland?
One Tree Hill College is 60th of 101 and Te Papapa School is 313th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).