Kohimarama School vs Selwyn College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 849 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kohimarama School
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
Selwyn College
Kohimarama · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,604 students
| Measure | Kohimarama School Kohimarama, Auckland | Selwyn College Kohimarama, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #68 of 390 | #16 of 101 |
| National rank | #110 of 1,559 | #26 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 499 | 1,604 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 361 | 411 |
| Total roll | 499 | 1,604 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 28.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81.9% |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| International students | 3.2% | 7.5% |
| suburb or town | Kohimarama | Kohimarama |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kohimarama.school.nz | www.selwyn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Selwyn College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.3 vs 81.2).
- •Kohimarama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (361 vs 411).
- •Selwyn College does better on roll size (1,604 vs 499).
- •Selwyn College does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.3% vs -13.5%).
- •Selwyn College is the larger school with 1,604 students compared with 499.
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 Kohimarama School better than Selwyn College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Selwyn College ranks higher (83.3 vs 81.2 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 Kohimarama School and Selwyn College?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Kohimarama and Kohimarama in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kohimarama School: 361. Selwyn College: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kohimarama School and Selwyn College rank in Auckland?
Kohimarama School is 68th of 390 and Selwyn College is 16th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).