Horizon School vs KingsGate School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 89 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon School
Snells Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
217 students
KingsGate School
Pukekohe West · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
280 students
| Measure | Horizon School Snells Beach, Auckland | KingsGate School Pukekohe West, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #59 of 101 | #46 of 101 |
| National rank | #181 of 486 | #111 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 217 | 280 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 434 |
| Total roll | 217 | 280 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | 142.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 11.4% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Snells Beach | Pukekohe West |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.horizon.school.nz/ | www.kingsgate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •KingsGate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.4 vs 58.4).
- •KingsGate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 435).
- •KingsGate School does better on roll size (280 vs 217).
- •KingsGate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (142.5% vs -8%).
- •KingsGate School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 217.
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 Horizon School better than KingsGate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsGate School ranks higher (68.4 vs 58.4 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 Horizon School and KingsGate School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Snells Beach and Pukekohe West in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horizon School: 435. KingsGate School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horizon School and KingsGate School rank in Auckland?
Horizon School is 59th of 101 and KingsGate School is 46th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).