Onehunga High School vs Royal Oak School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students
| Measure | Onehunga High School Onehunga, Auckland | Royal Oak School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 101 | #123 of 390 |
| National rank | #212 of 486 | #212 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,015 | 457 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 381 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 457 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.5% | -24% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65% | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 47.8% | 14.4% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onehungahigh.school.nz | www.rops.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Royal Oak School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 53.4).
- •Royal Oak School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (381 vs 478).
- •Onehunga High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 457).
- •Onehunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -24%).
- •Onehunga High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 457.
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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Royal Oak School ranks higher (77.5 vs 53.4 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 School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Onehunga and Royal Oak in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onehunga High School: 478. Royal Oak School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onehunga High School and Royal Oak School rank in Auckland?
Onehunga High School is 65th of 101 and Royal Oak School is 123rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).