Onehunga Primary School vs Royal Oak Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 974 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students
| Measure | Onehunga Primary School Onehunga, Auckland | Royal Oak Intermediate School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 390 | #263 of 390 |
| National rank | #405 of 1,559 | #908 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 434 | 436 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 458 |
| Total roll | 434 | 436 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.8% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 43.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onehungaprimary.school.nz | www.royaloakint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Onehunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.8 vs 48.6).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 458).
- •Royal Oak Intermediate School does better on roll size (436 vs 434).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.8% vs -7.2%).
- •Royal Oak Intermediate School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 434.
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 Primary School better than Royal Oak Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onehunga Primary School ranks higher (69.8 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 Primary School and Royal Oak Intermediate School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Onehunga and Royal Oak in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onehunga Primary School: 410. Royal Oak Intermediate School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onehunga Primary School and Royal Oak Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Onehunga Primary School is 180th of 390 and Royal Oak Intermediate School is 263rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).