Rangitoto College vs St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 643 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Mairangi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
| Measure | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland | St John's School (Mairangi Bay) Mairangi Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #15 of 101 | #94 of 390 |
| National rank | #21 of 486 | #154 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 4,189 | 320 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 350 |
| Total roll | 4,189 | 320 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82.4% | – |
| Māori students | 4.9% | 7.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Mairangi Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rangitoto.school.nz | www.stjohnsmairangibay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangitoto College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 79.7).
- •St John's School (Mairangi Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (350 vs 397).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll size (4,189 vs 320).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs -4.8%).
- •Rangitoto College is the larger school with 4,189 students compared with 320.
- •Rangitoto College is a state school while St John's School (Mairangi Bay) 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 Rangitoto College better than St John's School (Mairangi Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitoto College ranks higher (85.4 vs 79.7 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 Rangitoto College and St John's School (Mairangi Bay)?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Mairangi Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto College: 397. St John's School (Mairangi Bay): 350. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitoto College and St John's School (Mairangi Bay) rank in Auckland?
Rangitoto College is 15th of 101 and St John's School (Mairangi Bay) is 94th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).