Marcellin College vs Royal Oak Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 955 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcellin College
Royal Oak · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
462 students
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students
| Measure | Marcellin College Royal Oak, Auckland | Royal Oak Intermediate School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #263 of 390 |
| National rank | #242 of 486 | #908 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 462 | 436 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 458 |
| Total roll | 462 | 436 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | – |
| Māori students | 6.1% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 60.6% | 43.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Royal Oak | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marcellin.school.nz | www.royaloakint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (48.9 vs 48.6).
- •Royal Oak Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 470).
- •Marcellin College does better on roll size (462 vs 436).
- •Marcellin College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -7.2%).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 436.
- •Marcellin College is a state integrated school while Royal Oak Intermediate School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Marcellin College better than Royal Oak Intermediate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marcellin College and Royal Oak Intermediate School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Royal Oak in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marcellin College: 470. Royal Oak Intermediate School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marcellin College and Royal Oak Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Marcellin College is 72nd of 101 and Royal Oak Intermediate School is 263rd of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).