Ahutoetoe School vs KingsWay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahutoetoe School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students
| Measure | Ahutoetoe School Wainui, Auckland | KingsWay School Red Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #29 of 390 | #3 of 101 |
| National rank | #38 of 1,559 | #3 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 325 | 2,086 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 388 |
| Total roll | 325 | 2,086 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 33% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.5% |
| Māori students | 8% | 3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| International students | 1.2% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Wainui | Red Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ahutoetoe.school.nz/ | www.kingsway.school.nz |
The verdict
- •KingsWay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.8 vs 87.7).
- •Ahutoetoe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 388).
- •KingsWay School does better on roll size (2,086 vs 325).
- •KingsWay School is the larger school with 2,086 students compared with 325.
- •Ahutoetoe School is a state school while KingsWay School is a state integrated 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 Ahutoetoe School better than KingsWay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsWay School ranks higher (90.8 vs 87.7 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 Ahutoetoe School and KingsWay School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wainui and Red Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahutoetoe School: 384. KingsWay School: 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahutoetoe School and KingsWay School rank in Auckland?
Ahutoetoe School is 29th of 390 and KingsWay School is 3rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).