Mt Roskill Grammar vs St Therese School (Three Kings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 580 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
| Measure | Mt Roskill Grammar Mount Roskill, Auckland | St Therese School (Three Kings) Three Kings, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 101 | #312 of 390 |
| National rank | #159 of 486 | #1142 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,929 | 84 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 470 |
| Total roll | 1,929 | 84 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.8% | – |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 25.5% | 45.2% |
| International students | 3.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Three Kings |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mrgs.school.nz | www.sainttherese.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Roskill Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.3 vs 38.2).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 470).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar does better on roll size (1,929 vs 84).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -18.7%).
- •Mt Roskill Grammar is the larger school with 1,929 students compared with 84.
- •Mt Roskill Grammar is a state school while St Therese School (Three Kings) is a state integrated 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 Mt Roskill Grammar better than St Therese School (Three Kings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Roskill Grammar ranks higher (61.3 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 Mt Roskill Grammar and St Therese School (Three Kings)?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Three Kings in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Roskill Grammar: 444. St Therese School (Three Kings): 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Roskill Grammar and St Therese School (Three Kings) rank in Auckland?
Mt Roskill Grammar is 53rd of 101 and St Therese School (Three Kings) is 312th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).