Elm Park School vs Saint Kentigern 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.
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
495 students
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga ยท Private secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
2,350 students
| Measure | Elm Park School Pakuranga Heights, Auckland | Saint Kentigern College Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #166 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #358 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 495 | 2,350 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | โ |
| Total roll | 495 | 2,350 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 97.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 92.1% |
| Mฤori students | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga Heights | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.elmpark.school.nz | www.saintkentigern.com |
The verdict
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on roll size (2,350 vs 495).
- โขSaint Kentigern College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -19.1%).
- โขSaint Kentigern College is the larger school with 2,350 students compared with 495.
- โขElm Park School 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 Elm Park School 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 Elm Park School and Saint Kentigern College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga Heights and Pakuranga in Auckland.
How do Elm Park School and Saint Kentigern College rank in Auckland?
Elm Park School is 166th of 390 and Saint Kentigern College is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).