KingsWay School vs St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 27 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
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students
| Measure | KingsWay School Red Beach, Auckland | St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #3 of 101 | #23 of 101 |
| National rank | #3 of 486 | #38 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 2,086 | 1,005 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 388 |
| Total roll | 2,086 | 1,005 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98% | 96.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.5% | 91.6% |
| Māori students | 3% | 12% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 25.6% |
| International students | 4% | 5.3% |
| suburb or town | Red Beach | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kingsway.school.nz | www.stmaryak.school.nz |
The verdict
- •KingsWay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.8 vs 80.6).
- •KingsWay School does better on roll size (2,086 vs 1,005).
- •KingsWay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (33% vs -4.9%).
- •KingsWay School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98% vs 96.9%).
- •KingsWay School is the larger school with 2,086 students compared with 1,005.
- •KingsWay School is co-educational and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is girls.
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 St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
On the Success Index (NZ), KingsWay School ranks higher (90.8 vs 80.6 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 St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Red Beach and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
KingsWay School: 388. St Mary's College (Ponsonby): 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do KingsWay School and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
KingsWay School is 3rd of 101 and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is 23rd of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).