King's College vs Papatoetoe Intermediate
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.
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students
| Measure | King's College Otahuhu, Auckland | Papatoetoe Intermediate Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #236 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #792 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,238 | 721 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 477 |
| Total roll | 1,238 | 721 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 99% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.7% | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 39.1% |
| International students | 5.4% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingscollege.school.nz | www.papint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •King's College does better on roll size (1,238 vs 721).
- •King's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 3.3%).
- •King's College is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 721.
- •King's College is a private school while Papatoetoe Intermediate is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King's College is boys and Papatoetoe Intermediate 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 Papatoetoe Intermediate?
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 Papatoetoe Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
How do King's College and Papatoetoe Intermediate rank in Auckland?
King's College is unranked and Papatoetoe Intermediate is 236th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).