Lynfield College vs Marshall Laing School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 595 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students
Marshall Laing School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
641 students
| Measure | Lynfield College Mount Roskill, Auckland | Marshall Laing School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #36 of 101 | #92 of 390 |
| National rank | #70 of 486 | #150 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,040 | 641 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 378 |
| Total roll | 2,040 | 641 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.9% | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 8.1% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.lynfield.school.nz | www.marshall.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marshall Laing School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 75.9).
- •Marshall Laing School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 417).
- •Lynfield College does better on roll size (2,040 vs 641).
- •Lynfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -0.7%).
- •Lynfield College is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 641.
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 Lynfield College better than Marshall Laing School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marshall Laing School ranks higher (79.7 vs 75.9 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 Lynfield College and Marshall Laing School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lynfield College: 417. Marshall Laing School: 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lynfield College and Marshall Laing School rank in Auckland?
Lynfield College is 36th of 101 and Marshall Laing School is 92nd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).