Malfroy School vs Otonga Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malfroy School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
304 students
Otonga Road School
Springfield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
521 students
| Measure | Malfroy School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty | Otonga Road School Springfield, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #14 of 101 |
| National rank | #1257 of 1,559 | #422 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 304 | 521 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 415 |
| Total roll | 304 | 521 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 66.8% | 23.4% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Springfield |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.malfroy.school.nz | www.otonga.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtonga Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.8 vs 32.9).
- โขOtonga Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 529).
- โขOtonga Road School does better on roll size (521 vs 304).
- โขMalfroy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -4.9%).
- โขOtonga Road School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 304.
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 Malfroy School better than Otonga Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otonga Road School ranks higher (68.8 vs 32.9 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 Malfroy School and Otonga Road School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Springfield in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Malfroy School: 529. Otonga Road School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Malfroy School and Otonga Road School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Malfroy School is 72nd of 101 and Otonga Road School is 14th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).