Baradene College vs Hare Krishna School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baradene College
Remuera · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,522 students
Hare Krishna School
Riverhead · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
211 students
| Measure | Baradene College Remuera, Auckland | Hare Krishna School Riverhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 101 | #20 of 101 |
| National rank | #2 of 486 | #33 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,522 | 211 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 371 |
| Total roll | 1,522 | 211 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 74.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 94.8% | – |
| Māori students | 9.4% | 0.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 2.8% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Riverhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baradene.school.nz | www.harekrishna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Baradene College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.1 vs 80.9).
- •Baradene College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 371).
- •Baradene College does better on roll size (1,522 vs 211).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on roll growth (5 years) (74.8% vs 13.3%).
- •Baradene College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 211.
- •Baradene College is girls and Hare Krishna School is co-educational.
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 Baradene College better than Hare Krishna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Baradene College ranks higher (91.1 vs 80.9 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 Baradene College and Hare Krishna School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Remuera and Riverhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Baradene College: 370. Hare Krishna School: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Baradene College and Hare Krishna School rank in Auckland?
Baradene College is 2nd of 101 and Hare Krishna School is 20th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).