KingsWay School vs Orewa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
| Measure | KingsWay School Red Beach, Auckland | Orewa College Orewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 101 | #41 of 101 |
| National rank | #3 of 486 | #83 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 2,086 | 2,285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 432 |
| Total roll | 2,086 | 2,285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98% | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | 69.8% |
| Māori students | 3% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| International students | 4% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Red Beach | Orewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingsway.school.nz | www.orewacollege.nz/ |
The verdict
- •KingsWay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.8 vs 72.9).
- •KingsWay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 432).
- •Orewa College does better on roll size (2,285 vs 2,086).
- •KingsWay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33% vs 12.8%).
- •KingsWay School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98% vs 84.1%).
- •Orewa College is the larger school with 2,285 students compared with 2,086.
- •KingsWay School is a state integrated school while Orewa College 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 KingsWay School better than Orewa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsWay School ranks higher (90.8 vs 72.9 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 KingsWay School and Orewa College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Red Beach and Orewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
KingsWay School: 388. Orewa College: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do KingsWay School and Orewa College rank in Auckland?
KingsWay School is 3rd of 101 and Orewa College is 41st of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).