St Mark's School (Pakuranga) vs Wakaaranga School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 558 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students
| Measure | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland | Wakaaranga School Farm Cove, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #53 of 390 | #101 of 390 |
| National rank | #88 of 1,559 | #173 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 209 | 655 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 381 |
| Total roll | 209 | 655 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | -13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 19.6% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Farm Cove |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stmarks.school.nz/ | www.wakaaranga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 79.0).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 381).
- •Wakaaranga School does better on roll size (655 vs 209).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -13.4%).
- •Wakaaranga School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 209.
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is a state integrated school while Wakaaranga School is a state 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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga) better than Wakaaranga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Pakuranga) ranks higher (82.6 vs 79.0 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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga) and Wakaaranga School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Farm Cove in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Wakaaranga School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mark's School (Pakuranga) and Wakaaranga School rank in Auckland?
St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 and Wakaaranga School is 101st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).