Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School vs Te Hikoi Activity Centre
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.
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
Otara ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
323 students
Te Hikoi Activity Centre
Otara ยท State activity centre
| Measure | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School Otara, Auckland | Te Hikoi Activity Centre Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #326 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #1211 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | โ |
| Students | 323 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 569 |
| Total roll | 323 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.1% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.8% | โ |
| Pacific students | 81.4% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sehc.school.nz | tehikoi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 569).
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 Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School better than Te Hikoi Activity Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School and Te Hikoi Activity Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School: 523. Te Hikoi Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School and Te Hikoi Activity Centre rank in Auckland?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School is 326th of 390 and Te Hikoi Activity Centre is unranked among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).