Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) vs Marshall Laing School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
121 students
Marshall Laing School
Mount Roskill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
641 students
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) Mount Roskill, Auckland | Marshall Laing School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #254 of 390 | #92 of 390 |
| National rank | #855 of 1,559 | #150 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 121 | 641 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 378 |
| Total roll | 121 | 641 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.4% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 43% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ctk.school.nz | www.marshall.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMarshall Laing School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 50.5).
- โขMarshall Laing School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 449).
- โขMarshall Laing School does better on roll size (641 vs 121).
- โขChrist the King Catholic School (Owairaka) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -0.7%).
- โขMarshall Laing School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 121.
- โขChrist the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is a state integrated school while Marshall Laing School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขChrist the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is girls and Marshall Laing 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 Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) better than Marshall Laing School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marshall Laing School ranks higher (79.7 vs 50.5 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 Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) and Marshall Laing School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka): 449. Marshall Laing School: 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) and Marshall Laing School rank in Auckland?
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is 254th of 390 and Marshall Laing School is 92nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).