Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School vs View Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 35 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
323 students
View Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
| Measure | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School Otara, Auckland | View Road School Waiuku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 390 | #356 of 390 |
| National rank | #1211 of 1,559 | #1340 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 323 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 524 |
| Total roll | 323 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.1% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 64.4% |
| Pacific students | 81.4% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Waiuku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sehc.school.nz | www.viewroad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.9 vs 29.3).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 524).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School does better on roll size (323 vs 188).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.1% vs 4.8%).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 188.
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 View Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School ranks higher (34.9 vs 29.3 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School and View Road School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Otara and Waiuku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School: 523. View Road School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School and View Road School rank in Auckland?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School is 326th of 390 and View Road School is 356th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).