Chapel Downs School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Flat Bush, Auckland 2164 · Howick Local Board Area
#241 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#812 of 1,559 nationally
About Chapel Downs School
Chapel Downs School is a state contributing located in Flat Bush, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 805 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 241st of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.5%; pacific students 56.3%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Flat Bush; Chapel Downs School ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)479
- Roll size (10%)805
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)26%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chapel Downs School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 805
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 26%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 56.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Chapel Downs School has changed over time.
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Schools near Chapel Downs School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara · State composite · Years 1–13
326 students · 718 m away
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students · 862 m away
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students · 1.0 km away
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South · State teen parent unit
· 1.0 km away
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students · 1.2 km away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.6 km away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students · 1.9 km away
Tyndale Park Christian School
Flat Bush · Private composite · Years 1–13
119 students · 2.0 km away
Everglade School
Manukau Central · State contributing · Years 1–6
475 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
Papatoetoe South School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students
St Leonards Road School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chapel Downs School a good school?
Chapel Downs School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #241 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chapel Downs School rank in Auckland?
Chapel Downs School ranks #241 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #812 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Chapel Downs School?
Chapel Downs School had 805 students in 2026, a change of +26% over five years.
Is Chapel Downs School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chapel Downs School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Chapel Downs School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chapel Downs School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.