Central Auckland Specialist School vs Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 830 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Auckland Specialist School
Mt Roskill ยท State special school
296 students
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
121 students
| Measure | Central Auckland Specialist School Mt Roskill, Auckland | Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #254 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #855 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 296 | 121 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 449 |
| Total roll | 296 | 121 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 70.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.9% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 39.9% | 43% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cass.school.nz | www.ctk.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขChrist the King Catholic School (Owairaka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 464).
- โขCentral Auckland Specialist School does better on roll size (296 vs 121).
- โขCentral Auckland Specialist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (70.9% vs 0%).
- โขCentral Auckland Specialist School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 121.
- โขCentral Auckland Specialist School is a state school while Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขCentral Auckland Specialist School is co-educational and Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is girls.
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 Central Auckland Specialist School better than Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)?
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 Central Auckland Specialist School and Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Mt Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Auckland Specialist School: 464. Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka): 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Auckland Specialist School and Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) rank in Auckland?
Central Auckland Specialist School is unranked and Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is 254th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).