De La Salle College vs Otahuhu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students
| Measure | De La Salle College Mangere East, Auckland | Otahuhu College Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 101 | #77 of 101 |
| National rank | #193 of 486 | #258 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 966 | 1,096 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 509 |
| Total roll | 966 | 1,096 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | 24.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.6% | 81.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.9% | 65.9% |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 94.9% | 68.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.delasalle.school.nz | www.otahuhucollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •De La Salle College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.5 vs 46.9).
- •De La Salle College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 509).
- •Otahuhu College does better on roll size (1,096 vs 966).
- •Otahuhu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.9% vs 4%).
- •De La Salle College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.6% vs 81.3%).
- •Otahuhu College is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 966.
- •De La Salle College is a state integrated school while Otahuhu College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •De La Salle College is boys and Otahuhu College 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 De La Salle College better than Otahuhu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), De La Salle College ranks higher (55.5 vs 46.9 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 De La Salle College and Otahuhu College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mangere East and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
De La Salle College: 484. Otahuhu College: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do De La Salle College and Otahuhu College rank in Auckland?
De La Salle College is 61st of 101 and Otahuhu College is 77th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).