Aorere College vs De La Salle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aorere College
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,706 students
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students
| Measure | Aorere College Papatoetoe, Auckland | De La Salle College Mangere East, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 101 | #61 of 101 |
| National rank | #289 of 486 | #193 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,706 | 966 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 484 |
| Total roll | 1,706 | 966 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | 4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.8% | 84.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.9% | 67.9% |
| Māori students | 18% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 56.9% | 94.9% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Mangere East |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.aorere.ac.nz/ | www.delasalle.school.nz |
The verdict
- •De La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.5 vs 41.6).
- •De La Salle College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 497).
- •Aorere College does better on roll size (1,706 vs 966).
- •Aorere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs 4%).
- •De La Salle College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.6% vs 68.8%).
- •Aorere College is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 966.
- •Aorere College is a state school while De La Salle College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Aorere College is co-educational and De La Salle College is boys.
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 Aorere College better than De La Salle College?
On the Success Index (NZ), De La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 41.6 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 Aorere College and De La Salle College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Mangere East in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorere College: 497. De La Salle College: 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorere College and De La Salle College rank in Auckland?
Aorere College is 82nd of 101 and De La Salle College is 61st of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).