King's College vs Otahuhu College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 802 m 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
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students
| Measure | King's College Otahuhu, Auckland | Otahuhu College Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #77 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #258 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,238 | 1,096 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 509 |
| Total roll | 1,238 | 1,096 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 24.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 99% | 81.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.7% | 65.9% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 68.6% |
| International students | 5.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingscollege.school.nz | www.otahuhucollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •King's College does better on roll size (1,238 vs 1,096).
- •Otahuhu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.9% vs 8.6%).
- •King's College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (99% vs 81.3%).
- •King's College is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 1,096.
- •King's College is a private school while Otahuhu College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King's College is boys and Otahuhu College 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 Otahuhu 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 King's College and Otahuhu College?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
How do King's College and Otahuhu College rank in Auckland?
King's College is unranked and Otahuhu College is 77th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).