Marcellin College vs St Therese School (Three Kings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcellin College
Royal Oak ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
462 students
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
84 students
| Measure | Marcellin College Royal Oak, Auckland | St Therese School (Three Kings) Three Kings, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #312 of 390 |
| National rank | #242 of 486 | #1142 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 462 | 84 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 470 |
| Total roll | 462 | 84 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 60.6% | 45.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Royal Oak | Three Kings |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marcellin.school.nz | www.sainttherese.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMarcellin College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.9 vs 38.2).
- โขMarcellin College does better on roll size (462 vs 84).
- โขMarcellin College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -18.7%).
- โขMarcellin College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 84.
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 St Therese School (Three Kings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marcellin College ranks higher (48.9 vs 38.2 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 Marcellin College and St Therese School (Three Kings)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Three Kings in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marcellin College: 470. St Therese School (Three Kings): 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marcellin College and St Therese School (Three Kings) rank in Auckland?
Marcellin College is 72nd of 101 and St Therese School (Three Kings) is 312th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).