School comparison tool
Compare schools, side by side
Pick up to five schools and compare their type, year levels, roll, EQI and enrolment zones. It's free and you don't need an account.
- Kohia Terrace School
- Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
EQI isn't a rating of school quality. The Equity Index reflects the socioeconomic barriers students face and helps inform school funding; it does not measure how well a school teaches. A higher number means greater barriers. The label beside each number puts it in context.
| Comparison detail | Full Primary (Years 1-8) | Contributing (Years 1-6) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Primary (Years 1-8) | Contributing (Years 1-6) |
| Year levels | Year 1–8 | Year 1–6 |
| Gender | Co-Educational | Co-Educational |
| Authority | State | State integrated |
| Roll | 418 | 226 |
| EQI | EQI 344 · Highest Advantage | EQI 344 · Highest Advantage |
| Enrolment zone | Yes | No |
| Location | Epsom, Auckland | Epsom, Auckland |
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What the personalised report adds
The free comparison covers the basics. The report adds the details that depend on your address and the 2 schools you've picked.
Personalised school report
Compare these 2 schools with your address in mind
See zone maps, school-run times, NCEA trends and the latest ERO findings in one report.
What the free comparison covers
The table uses the Ministry of Education's directory. You can check each school's type, year levels, roll, gender, authority, Equity Index and enrolment scheme without signing up.
The next questions depend on your address. A personalised report maps your home against each zone, estimates the school run and gives you context for NCEA results and the latest ERO review.
School zones can change. Always confirm eligibility directly with the school before making an enrolment or property decision. BoundFor is a planning tool, not a guarantee of enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
How do you compare schools in New Zealand?
Add the schools you're considering, then look at the same basic facts for each one. This tool covers school type, year levels, roll, gender, authority, Equity Index and enrolment zones. Once you've narrowed the list down, check the things that depend on your family, such as whether you're in zone and how long the school run would take. You can compare up to five schools here for free.
Is EQI a school quality rating?
No. The Equity Index helps fund schools whose students face greater socioeconomic barriers. A higher number means greater barriers; it does not mean a worse school. Treat it as context, not a score.
Why should I check enrolment zones when comparing schools?
If a state school has an enrolment scheme, your address can decide whether your child has the right to enrol. Check the zone early so you don't spend time comparing a school that may not be an option. Then weigh it alongside travel time, year levels and whatever matters most to your family.
How do you read NCEA results when comparing schools?
Don't rely on one year's pass rate. Look at several years, compare the same NCEA level with the national rate and keep cohort size in mind. The report lays those trends out side by side.
Keep exploring: check a school zone by address, explore schools near you, or see a sample report.
Contains information sourced from the New Zealand Ministry of Education, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0).