De La Salle College vs McAuley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.4 km 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
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students
| Measure | De La Salle College Mangere East, Auckland | McAuley High School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 101 | #62 of 101 |
| National rank | #193 of 486 | #201 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 966 | 757 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 483 |
| Total roll | 966 | 757 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | 94.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.9% | 86.5% |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 3.3% |
| Pacific students | 94.9% | 94.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.delasalle.school.nz | www.mcauleyhigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.5 vs 54.8).
- •McAuley High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 484).
- •De La Salle College does better on roll size (966 vs 757).
- •De La Salle College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -1.1%).
- •McAuley High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.8% vs 84.6%).
- •De La Salle College is the larger school with 966 students compared with 757.
- •De La Salle College is boys and McAuley High School 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 De La Salle College better than McAuley High School?
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 McAuley High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mangere East and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
De La Salle College: 484. McAuley High School: 483. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do De La Salle College and McAuley High School rank in Auckland?
De La Salle College is 61st of 101 and McAuley High School is 62nd of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).