Mt Roskill Primary School vs St Therese School (Three Kings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 408 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Roskill Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
632 students
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
| Measure | Mt Roskill Primary School Mount Roskill, Auckland | St Therese School (Three Kings) Three Kings, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 390 | #312 of 390 |
| National rank | #330 of 1,559 | #1142 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 632 | 84 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 470 |
| Total roll | 632 | 84 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 15.2% | 45.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Three Kings |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mrps.school.nz | www.sainttherese.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Roskill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 38.2).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 470).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on roll size (632 vs 84).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.8% vs -18.7%).
- •Mt Roskill Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 84.
- •Mt Roskill Primary School 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 Primary School better than St Therese School (Three Kings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Roskill Primary School ranks higher (72.7 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 Primary School and St Therese School (Three Kings)?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Three Kings in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Roskill Primary School: 406. 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 Primary School and St Therese School (Three Kings) rank in Auckland?
Mt Roskill Primary School is 164th of 390 and St Therese School (Three Kings) is 312th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).