Oteha Valley School vs Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
| Measure | Oteha Valley School Oteha, Auckland | Pinehill School (Browns Bay) Pinehill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #60 of 390 | #85 of 390 |
| National rank | #97 of 1,559 | #138 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 531 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 357 | 359 |
| Total roll | 531 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.9% | -2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.3% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Oteha | Pinehill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.oteha.school.nz | www.pinehill.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oteha Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 80.3).
- •Oteha Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (357 vs 359).
- •Oteha Valley School does better on roll size (531 vs 408).
- •Pinehill School (Browns Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.2% vs -9.9%).
- •Oteha Valley School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 408.
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 Oteha Valley School better than Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oteha Valley School ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.3 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 Oteha Valley School and Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oteha and Pinehill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oteha Valley School: 357. Pinehill School (Browns Bay): 359. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oteha Valley School and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) rank in Auckland?
Oteha Valley School is 60th of 390 and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) is 85th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).