Pakūranga College vs St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 591 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Pakūranga College Bucklands Beach, Auckland | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #37 of 101 | #53 of 390 |
| National rank | #74 of 486 | #88 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,302 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 379 |
| Total roll | 2,302 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 70.4% | – |
| Māori students | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 19.6% |
| International students | 6.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pakuranga.school.nz | www.stmarks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 75.1).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 431).
- •Pakūranga College does better on roll size (2,302 vs 209).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs 2.1%).
- •Pakūranga College is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 209.
- •Pakūranga College is a state school while St Mark's School (Pakuranga) 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 Pakūranga College better than St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Pakuranga) ranks higher (82.6 vs 75.1 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 Pakūranga College and St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pakūranga College: 431. St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pakūranga College and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) rank in Auckland?
Pakūranga College is 37th of 101 and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).