Panmure Bridge School vs Saint Kentigern College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panmure Bridge School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,350 students
| Measure | Panmure Bridge School Panmure, Auckland | Saint Kentigern College Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #353 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1328 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 209 | 2,350 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | – |
| Total roll | 209 | 2,350 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 97.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.1% |
| Māori students | 35.4% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 60.8% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Panmure | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.panmurebridge.school.nz | www.saintkentigern.com |
The verdict
- •Saint Kentigern College does better on roll size (2,350 vs 209).
- •Saint Kentigern College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -4.8%).
- •Saint Kentigern College is the larger school with 2,350 students compared with 209.
- •Panmure Bridge School is a state school while Saint Kentigern College is a private 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 Panmure Bridge School better than Saint Kentigern College?
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 Panmure Bridge School and Saint Kentigern College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Panmure and Pakuranga in Auckland.
How do Panmure Bridge School and Saint Kentigern College rank in Auckland?
Panmure Bridge School is 353rd of 390 and Saint Kentigern College is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).