Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School vs TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 474 m 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
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
Otara · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
| Measure | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School Otara, Auckland | TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 101 | #388 of 390 |
| National rank | #368 of 486 | #1514 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 652 | 97 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 542 |
| Total roll | 652 | 97 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.7% | 26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.7% | – |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 92.8% |
| Pacific students | 87.4% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sehc.school.nz | www.piripono.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.3 vs 19.7).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 542).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School does better on roll size (652 vs 97).
- •TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.2% vs 13.7%).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 97.
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 TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School ranks higher (31.3 vs 19.7 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 Senior School and TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School: 525. TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School and TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara rank in Auckland?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School is 93rd of 101 and TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara is 388th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).