Parnell School vs Saint Kentigern Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parnell School
Parnell · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Remuera · Private full primary · Years 1–8
661 students
| Measure | Parnell School Parnell, Auckland | Saint Kentigern Boys' School Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #116 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #199 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 546 | 661 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | – |
| Total roll | 546 | 661 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | 11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.4% | 3% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parnell.school.nz | www.saintkentigern.com |
The verdict
- •Saint Kentigern Boys' School does better on roll size (661 vs 546).
- •Saint Kentigern Boys' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11% vs -1.6%).
- •Saint Kentigern Boys' School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 546.
- •Parnell School is a state school while Saint Kentigern Boys' School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Parnell School is co-educational and Saint Kentigern Boys' School is boys.
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 Parnell School better than Saint Kentigern Boys' 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 Parnell School and Saint Kentigern Boys' School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Parnell and Remuera in Auckland.
How do Parnell School and Saint Kentigern Boys' School rank in Auckland?
Parnell School is 116th of 390 and Saint Kentigern Boys' School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).