Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) vs Royal Oak School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Epsom · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students
| Measure | Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) Epsom, Auckland | Royal Oak School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #99 of 390 | #123 of 390 |
| National rank | #165 of 1,559 | #212 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 215 | 457 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 344 | 381 |
| Total roll | 215 | 457 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | -24% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.8% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.olsh.school.nz | www.rops.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 77.5).
- •Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 381).
- •Royal Oak School does better on roll size (457 vs 215).
- •Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.9% vs -24%).
- •Royal Oak School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 215.
- •Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) is a state integrated school while Royal Oak School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) better than Royal Oak School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.5 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 Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) and Royal Oak School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Epsom and Royal Oak in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom): 344. Royal Oak School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) and Royal Oak School rank in Auckland?
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) is 99th of 390 and Royal Oak School is 123rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).