De La Salle College vs King's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 558 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students
| Measure | De La Salle College Mangere East, Auckland | King's College Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #61 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #193 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 966 | 1,238 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | – |
| Total roll | 966 | 1,238 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | 99% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.9% | 91.7% |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 94.9% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 5.4% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.delasalle.school.nz | www.kingscollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •King's College does better on roll size (1,238 vs 966).
- •King's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 4%).
- •King's College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (99% vs 84.6%).
- •King's College is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 966.
- •De La Salle College is a state integrated school while King's 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 De La Salle College better than King's 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 De La Salle College and King's College?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Mangere East and Otahuhu in Auckland.
How do De La Salle College and King's College rank in Auckland?
De La Salle College is 61st of 101 and King's College is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).