Onehunga High School vs Royal Oak Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 519 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onehunga High School
Onehunga ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,015 students
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
436 students
| Measure | Onehunga High School Onehunga, Auckland | Royal Oak Intermediate School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 101 | #263 of 390 |
| National rank | #212 of 486 | #908 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 1,015 | 436 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 458 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 436 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.5% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 47.8% | 43.6% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onehungahigh.school.nz | www.royaloakint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขOnehunga High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.4 vs 48.6).
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 478).
- โขOnehunga High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 436).
- โขOnehunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -7.2%).
- โขOnehunga High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 436.
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 Onehunga High School better than Royal Oak Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onehunga High School ranks higher (53.4 vs 48.6 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 Onehunga High School and Royal Oak Intermediate School?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Onehunga and Royal Oak in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onehunga High School: 478. Royal Oak Intermediate School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onehunga High School and Royal Oak Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Onehunga High School is 65th of 101 and Royal Oak Intermediate School is 263rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).