Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School vs Tamaki College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
652 students
Tamaki College
Glen Innes · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
703 students
| Measure | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School Otara, Auckland | Tamaki College Glen Innes, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 101 | #92 of 101 |
| National rank | #368 of 486 | #367 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 652 | 703 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 526 |
| Total roll | 652 | 703 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.7% | 40.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.3% | 69.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.7% | 50.3% |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 24.2% |
| Pacific students | 87.4% | 74.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.1% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Glen Innes |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sehc.school.nz | www.tamaki.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (31.3 vs 31.4).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 526).
- •Tamaki College does better on roll size (703 vs 652).
- •Tamaki College does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.3% vs 13.7%).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (74.3% vs 69.1%).
- •Tamaki College is the larger school with 703 students compared with 652.
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 Senior School better than Tamaki College?
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 Senior School and Tamaki College?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Otara and Glen Innes in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School: 525. Tamaki College: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School and Tamaki College rank in Auckland?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School is 93rd of 101 and Tamaki College is 92nd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).