KingsGate School vs Pukekohe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.6 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
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students
| Measure | KingsGate School Pukekohe West, Auckland | Pukekohe High School Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 101 | #55 of 101 |
| National rank | #111 of 486 | #170 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 280 | 1,922 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 465 |
| Total roll | 280 | 1,922 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 142.5% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.1% |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 25.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 17.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe West | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingsgate.school.nz | www.pukekohehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •KingsGate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.4 vs 60.2).
- •KingsGate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 465).
- •Pukekohe High School does better on roll size (1,922 vs 280).
- •KingsGate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (142.5% vs 4.8%).
- •Pukekohe High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 280.
- •KingsGate School is a state integrated school while Pukekohe High 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 Pukekohe High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsGate School ranks higher (68.4 vs 60.2 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 Pukekohe High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe West and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
KingsGate School: 434. Pukekohe High School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do KingsGate School and Pukekohe High School rank in Auckland?
KingsGate School is 46th of 101 and Pukekohe High School is 55th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).