Otahuhu School vs Pacific Advance Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 434 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otahuhu School
Otahuhu ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
576 students
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
158 students
| Measure | Otahuhu School Otahuhu, Auckland | Pacific Advance Secondary School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #265 of 390 | #95 of 101 |
| National rank | #921 of 1,559 | #389 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 576 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 519 |
| Total roll | 576 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.9% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 74.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 57.1% |
| Mฤori students | 15.3% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 67.9% | 87.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.otahuhuprimary.school.nz | pass.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtahuhu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.1 vs 27.8).
- โขOtahuhu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 519).
- โขOtahuhu School does better on roll size (576 vs 158).
- โขOtahuhu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.9% vs -2.7%).
- โขOtahuhu School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 158.
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 Otahuhu School better than Pacific Advance Secondary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otahuhu School ranks higher (48.1 vs 27.8 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 Otahuhu School and Pacific Advance Secondary School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otahuhu School: 490. Pacific Advance Secondary School: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otahuhu School and Pacific Advance Secondary School rank in Auckland?
Otahuhu School is 265th of 390 and Pacific Advance Secondary School is 95th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).