ACG Strathallan vs Mangapikopiko School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Strathallan
Karaka · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,287 students
Mangapikopiko School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | ACG Strathallan Karaka, Auckland | Mangapikopiko School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #340 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #1273 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,287 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 528 |
| Total roll | 1,287 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | 50.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.5% | – |
| Māori students | 3% | 45.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 42.1% |
| International students | 6.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karaka | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.acgedu.com/nz/strathallan | www.mangapikopiko.school.nz |
The verdict
- •ACG Strathallan does better on roll size (1,287 vs 278).
- •Mangapikopiko School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.3% vs 39.6%).
- •ACG Strathallan is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 278.
- •ACG Strathallan is a private school while Mangapikopiko School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 ACG Strathallan better than Mangapikopiko School?
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 ACG Strathallan and Mangapikopiko School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Karaka and Papakura in Auckland.
How do ACG Strathallan and Mangapikopiko School rank in Auckland?
ACG Strathallan is unranked and Mangapikopiko School is 340th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).