Marcellin College vs Three Kings School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 713 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
Three Kings School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
496 students
| Measure | Marcellin College Royal Oak, Auckland | Three Kings School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #96 of 390 |
| National rank | #242 of 486 | #158 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 462 | 496 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 373 |
| Total roll | 462 | 496 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | – |
| Māori students | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 60.6% | 11.5% |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Royal Oak | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marcellin.school.nz | threekings.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Three Kings School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.5 vs 48.9).
- •Three Kings School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 470).
- •Three Kings School does better on roll size (496 vs 462).
- •Marcellin College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -12%).
- •Three Kings School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 462.
- •Marcellin College is a state integrated school while Three Kings 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 Three Kings School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Three Kings School ranks higher (79.5 vs 48.9 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 Marcellin College and Three Kings School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marcellin College: 470. Three Kings School: 373. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marcellin College and Three Kings School rank in Auckland?
Marcellin College is 72nd of 101 and Three Kings School is 96th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).