King's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · Private : Fully Registered
- Year levels
- 9–13
- Total roll
- 1,233
- Enrolment zone
- No
- Gender
- Boys/Senior Co-Ed
Where is it, and how do I get in touch?
- Address
- Golf Avenue, Otahuhu, Auckland
- Territorial authority
- Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
- Phone
- 09-2760600
- reception@kingscollege.school.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
Other schools nearby: schools in Auckland
What would the day look like?
The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- Uniform
- Required
From Term 1, 2027, all students will wear grey skirts or grey shorts and grey socks year-round.
- Required
- Term dates
- Term 1, 2026: Thursday 29 January - Thursday 2 April
| Term 1 | Thursday 29 January – Thursday 2 April |
Year stated as2026 Term Dates
- Term 2, 2026: Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July |
Year stated as2026 Term Dates
- Term 3, 2026: Monday 27 July - Friday 25 September
| Term 3 | Monday 27 July – Friday 25 September |
Year stated as2026 Term Dates
- Term 4, 2026: Monday 12 October - Thursday 3 December
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October – Thursday 3 December |
Year stated as2026 Term Dates
- Term 1, 2026: Thursday 29 January - Thursday 2 April
What does the school say about itself?
Quoted, not summarised. Every school describes itself well, so this is here to be read as the school’s own case rather than as a finding — and a school that states nothing simply has no row.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- In their words
- King's College is a Christian school affiliated to the Anglican Church of New Zealand. While students of other faiths are welcome at the College, it is not possible to offer special consideration in customs of worship.
- International students
- Accepted, as stated
We accept a limited number of overseas students in Years 9 to 12. Our international students are integrated into all College classes.
- Accepted, as stated
What is on offer beyond the classroom?
The sports, arts, clubs and groups this school names on its own website. Not a complete list of what any school offers, and not a count — a school that names more here has written more down, which is not the same as doing more.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- On offer
- Rowing
We currently have supporters clubs for [Rowing](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/rowing-supporters-club), [Rugby](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/rugby-supporters-club), [Netball](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/netball-supporters-club) and [Cricket](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/cricket-supporters-club)
- Rugby
Rugby has a strong tradition here at King’s, and the Rugby Supporters Club helps us to ensure our rugby programme is world-class.
- Netball
We currently have supporters clubs for [Rowing](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/rowing-supporters-club), [Rugby](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/rugby-supporters-club), [Netball](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/netball-supporters-club) and [Cricket](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/cricket-supporters-club)
- Cricket
We currently have supporters clubs for [Rowing](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/rowing-supporters-club), [Rugby](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/rugby-supporters-club), [Netball](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/netball-supporters-club) and [Cricket](https://www.kingscollege.school.nz/our-community/sports-supporters-clubs/cricket-supporters-club)
- Rowing
Who goes here?
Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.
- European
- 798
- Māori
- 154
- Pacific
- 90
- Asian
- 344
- MELAA
- 21
- Other
- 8
- International
- 61
Roll by year level and age
Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 09 | 18 | 15 | 54 | 3 | 1 | 101 | 0 | 166 |
| Year 10 | 25 | 16 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 118 | 5 | 181 |
| Year 11 | 38 | 21 | 59 | 4 | 4 | 185 | 17 | 269 |
| Year 12 | 30 | 19 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 190 | 18 | 277 |
| Year 13+ | 35 | 28 | 73 | 3 | 4 | 206 | 3 | 304 |
| Total | 146 | 99 | 288 | 17 | 11 | 800 | 43 | 1197 |
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 13 | 13 | 12 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 0 | 117 |
| Age 14 | 18 | 16 | 50 | 3 | 2 | 111 | 3 | 178 |
| Age 15 | 41 | 22 | 56 | 2 | 3 | 174 | 13 | 260 |
| Age 16 | 34 | 17 | 60 | 4 | 1 | 202 | 13 | 276 |
| Age 17 | 32 | 24 | 71 | 6 | 2 | 200 | 10 | 294 |
| Age 18 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 4 | 72 |
| Total | 146 | 99 | 288 | 17 | 11 | 800 | 43 | 1197 |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0
Academic results
Percentage with NCEA level 1 or above — 2025
99.7%
| King's College | 99.7% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 90.1% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 88% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 96.8% |
| New Zealand | 85.2% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 100% |
|---|---|
| Male | 99.5% |
| Māori | 100% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 99.5% |
| Total | 99.7% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 1 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with NCEA level 2 or above — 2025
99%
| King's College | 99% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 85.3% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 81% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 95% |
| New Zealand | 77.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 99.1% |
|---|---|
| Male | 99% |
| Māori | 97.3% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 98.6% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 99.1% |
| Total | 99% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 2 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with NCEA level 3 or above — 2025
91.7%
| King's College | 91.7% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 71.7% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 61.8% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 88.7% |
| New Zealand | 59% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 96.5% |
|---|---|
| Male | 89% |
| Māori | 86.5% |
| Pacific | 82.8% |
| Asian | 94.4% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 91.7% |
| Total | 91.7% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 3 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with VP Award — 2025
12.1%
| King's College | 12.1% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 14.6% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 15.2% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 12.1% |
| New Zealand | 14.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 14.2% |
|---|---|
| Male | 11% |
| Māori | 21.6% |
| Pacific | 27.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 12.4% |
| Total | 12.1% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison Vocational Pathway data (2023-2025)
Retention
Percentage staying until at least 17th birthday — 2025
98.7%
| King's College | 98.7% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 88.9% |
| Secondary (Year 9-15) | 83.5% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 95% |
| New Zealand | 83% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 100% |
|---|---|
| Male | 98% |
| Māori | 97.3% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 98.2% |
| Total | 98.7% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison trend data (2023-2025)
— 2024
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)
— 2023
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)
— 2024
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)
— 2023
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)
About the school
- Equity Index (EQI)
- not applicable
- Boarding
- Yes
- Language of instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Urban / rural
- Major urban area
- Date opened
- 10 February 1896
The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works
What did ERO find?
The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools
- Reports ERO holds
- 2
- Last reviewed
- 11 November 2025
- Latest report
- King's College November 2025
- Report type
- not reported
- Board assurance
- not reported
What this report states about the school
As stated in ERO’s report of 11 November 2025 — not necessarily the position now. Each line quotes the sentence it came from.
- International students
- true
The school is a signatory provider to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- true
Read the full report on ero.govt.nz →
All 2 reports ERO holds for this school
ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.
Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.
Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).