Orakei School vs Saint Kentigern Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orakei School
Orakei Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
253 students
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Remuera Β· Private full primary Β· Years 1β8
393 students
| Measure | Orakei School Orakei, Auckland | Saint Kentigern Girls' School Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #257 of 390 | β |
| National rank | #872 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 253 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | β |
| Total roll | 253 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.9% | 90.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 54.9% | 2% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 2% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Orakei | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orakei.school.nz | www.saintkentigern.com |
The verdict
- β’Saint Kentigern Girls' School does better on roll size (393 vs 253).
- β’Saint Kentigern Girls' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.1% vs -38.9%).
- β’Saint Kentigern Girls' School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 253.
- β’Orakei School is a state school while Saint Kentigern Girls' School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Orakei School is co-educational and Saint Kentigern Girls' School is girls.
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 Orakei School better than Saint Kentigern Girls' 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 Orakei School and Saint Kentigern Girls' School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orakei and Remuera in Auckland.
How do Orakei School and Saint Kentigern Girls' School rank in Auckland?
Orakei School is 257th of 390 and Saint Kentigern Girls' School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).