Edgewater College vs Saint Kentigern College
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.
Edgewater College
Pakuranga ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
629 students
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga ยท Private secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
2,350 students
| Measure | Edgewater College Pakuranga, Auckland | Saint Kentigern College Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #79 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #268 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 629 | 2,350 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | โ |
| Total roll | 629 | 2,350 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | 97.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.7% | 92.1% |
| Mฤori students | 20% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 40.4% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edgewater.school.nz | www.saintkentigern.com |
The verdict
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on roll size (2,350 vs 629).
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs 6.1%).
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.2% vs 76.5%).
- โขSaint Kentigern College is the larger school with 2,350 students compared with 629.
- โขEdgewater College is a state school while Saint Kentigern 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 Edgewater College better than Saint Kentigern 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 Edgewater College and Saint Kentigern College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
How do Edgewater College and Saint Kentigern College rank in Auckland?
Edgewater College is 79th of 101 and Saint Kentigern College is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).