Anchorage Park School vs Saint Kentigern College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchorage Park School
Pakuranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
128 students
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga ยท Private secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
2,350 students
| Measure | Anchorage Park School Pakuranga, Auckland | Saint Kentigern College Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #246 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #834 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 128 | 2,350 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | โ |
| Total roll | 128 | 2,350 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 97.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 92.1% |
| Mฤori students | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 25.8% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.anchoragepark.school.nz/ | www.saintkentigern.com |
The verdict
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on roll size (2,350 vs 128).
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -13.3%).
- โขSaint Kentigern College is the larger school with 2,350 students compared with 128.
- โขAnchorage Park School is a state school while Saint Kentigern College is a private 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 Anchorage Park School better than Saint Kentigern College?
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 Anchorage Park School and Saint Kentigern College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
How do Anchorage Park School and Saint Kentigern College rank in Auckland?
Anchorage Park School is 246th of 390 and Saint Kentigern College is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).