Mairangi Bay School vs Rangitoto College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mairangi Bay School
Mairangi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
| Measure | Mairangi Bay School Mairangi Bay, Auckland | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #66 of 390 | #15 of 101 |
| National rank | #108 of 1,559 | #21 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 486 | 4,189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 358 | 397 |
| Total roll | 486 | 4,189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 82.4% |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| International students | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| suburb or town | Mairangi Bay | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mairangibay.school.nz | www.rangitoto.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangitoto College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 81.3).
- •Mairangi Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (358 vs 397).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll size (4,189 vs 486).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs -7.7%).
- •Rangitoto College is the larger school with 4,189 students compared with 486.
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 Mairangi Bay School better than Rangitoto College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitoto College ranks higher (85.4 vs 81.3 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 Mairangi Bay School and Rangitoto College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mairangi Bay and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairangi Bay School: 358. Rangitoto College: 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairangi Bay School and Rangitoto College rank in Auckland?
Mairangi Bay School is 66th of 390 and Rangitoto College is 15th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).