Forrest Hill School vs Three Kings School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students
Three Kings School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
496 students
| Measure | Forrest Hill School Forrest Hill, Auckland | Three Kings School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #18 of 390 | #96 of 390 |
| National rank | #20 of 1,559 | #158 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 502 | 496 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 373 |
| Total roll | 502 | 496 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.3% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 11.5% |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Forrest Hill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.forresthill.school.nz | threekings.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Forrest Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.7 vs 79.5).
- •Forrest Hill School does better on roll size (502 vs 496).
- •Forrest Hill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.3% vs -12%).
- •Forrest Hill School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 496.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Forrest Hill School better than Three Kings School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Forrest Hill School ranks higher (90.7 vs 79.5 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 Forrest Hill School and Three Kings School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Forrest Hill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forrest Hill School: 373. Three Kings School: 373. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forrest Hill School and Three Kings School rank in Auckland?
Forrest Hill School is 18th of 390 and Three Kings School is 96th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).