Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) vs TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Mount Albert · State composite · Years 1–13
70 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) Balmoral, Auckland | TKKM o Nga Maungarongo Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 390 | #98 of 101 |
| National rank | #241 of 1,559 | #441 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 195 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 368 | 527 |
| Total roll | 195 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | -25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balmoral | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.school.nz | www.kkmmaungarongo.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 20.4).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 527).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on roll size (195 vs 70).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.9% vs -25%).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) is the larger school with 195 students compared with 70.
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Nga Maungarongo is a state 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 Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) better than TKKM o Nga Maungarongo?
On the Success Index (NZ), Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) ranks higher (76.6 vs 20.4 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 Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) and TKKM o Nga Maungarongo?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Balmoral and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral): 368. TKKM o Nga Maungarongo: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) and TKKM o Nga Maungarongo rank in Auckland?
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) is 133rd of 390 and TKKM o Nga Maungarongo is 98th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).