Rangitoto College vs TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 800 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
4,189 students
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
145 students
| Measure | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland | TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua Mairangi Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 101 | #86 of 101 |
| National rank | #21 of 486 | #332 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 4,189 | 145 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 504 |
| Total roll | 4,189 | 145 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | 77.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 4.9% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 9% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Mairangi Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rangitoto.school.nz | www.terakipaewhenua.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRangitoto College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 36.2).
- โขRangitoto College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 504).
- โขRangitoto College does better on roll size (4,189 vs 145).
- โขTKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua does better on roll growth (5 years) (77.8% vs 26%).
- โขRangitoto College is the larger school with 4,189 students compared with 145.
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 TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitoto College ranks higher (85.4 vs 36.2 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 TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Mairangi Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto College: 397. TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitoto College and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua rank in Auckland?
Rangitoto College is 15th of 101 and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua is 86th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).