KingsGate School vs Mauku School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KingsGate School
Pukekohe West · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
280 students
Mauku School
Mauku · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
| Measure | KingsGate School Pukekohe West, Auckland | Mauku School Mauku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 101 | #286 of 390 |
| National rank | #111 of 486 | #1029 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 280 | 161 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 475 |
| Total roll | 280 | 161 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 142.5% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 32.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 14.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe West | Mauku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingsgate.school.nz | www.mauku.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •KingsGate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.4 vs 43.5).
- •KingsGate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 475).
- •KingsGate School does better on roll size (280 vs 161).
- •KingsGate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (142.5% vs 6%).
- •KingsGate School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 161.
- •KingsGate School is a state integrated school while Mauku School 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 KingsGate School better than Mauku School?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsGate School ranks higher (68.4 vs 43.5 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 KingsGate School and Mauku School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe West and Mauku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
KingsGate School: 434. Mauku School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do KingsGate School and Mauku School rank in Auckland?
KingsGate School is 46th of 101 and Mauku School is 286th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).