King's College vs Māngere East School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students
| Measure | King's College Otahuhu, Auckland | Māngere East School Mangere East, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #339 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #1270 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,238 | 571 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 505 |
| Total roll | 1,238 | 571 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 99% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.7% | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 79.9% |
| International students | 5.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Mangere East |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingscollege.school.nz | www.meps.school.nz |
The verdict
- •King's College does better on roll size (1,238 vs 571).
- •King's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -2.1%).
- •King's College is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 571.
- •King's College is a private school while Māngere East School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King's College is boys and Māngere East School is co-educational.
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 King's College better than Māngere East School?
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 King's College and Māngere East School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Mangere East in Auckland.
How do King's College and Māngere East School rank in Auckland?
King's College is unranked and Māngere East School is 339th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).