KingsWay School vs Rosmini College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 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
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students
| Measure | KingsWay School Red Beach, Auckland | Rosmini College Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #3 of 101 | #4 of 101 |
| National rank | #3 of 486 | #5 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 2,086 | 1,208 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 387 |
| Total roll | 2,086 | 1,208 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33% | 5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98% | 99.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | 85.4% |
| Māori students | 3% | 9.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| International students | 4% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Red Beach | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingsway.school.nz | www.rosmini.school.nz |
The verdict
- •KingsWay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.8 vs 89.3).
- •Rosmini College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 388).
- •KingsWay School does better on roll size (2,086 vs 1,208).
- •KingsWay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33% vs 5.8%).
- •Rosmini College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (99.3% vs 98%).
- •KingsWay School is the larger school with 2,086 students compared with 1,208.
- •KingsWay School is co-educational and Rosmini College is boys.
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 Rosmini College?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsWay School ranks higher (90.8 vs 89.3 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 Rosmini College?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Red Beach and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
KingsWay School: 388. Rosmini College: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do KingsWay School and Rosmini College rank in Auckland?
KingsWay School is 3rd of 101 and Rosmini College is 4th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).