Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Flat Bush, Auckland 2163 · Howick Local Board Area
#100 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#168 of 1,559 nationally
About Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School is a state integrated 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 386 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 100th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3.4%; pacific students 17.4%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Flat Bush; Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School ranks 5th 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%)367
- Roll size (10%)386
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.6%
- 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 Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 367
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 386
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.4%
- 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 Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sancta Maria College
Howick South · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,061 students · 254 m away
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students · 996 m away
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students · 1.5 km away
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students · 1.6 km away
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 1.6 km away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.6 km away
Ormiston Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,505 students · 1.7 km away
Mayfield School (Auckland)
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 1.7 km away
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students · 1.7 km away
Ormiston Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
1,006 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Point Chevalier · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
279 students
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Ellerslie · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
Kadimah School
Remuera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School a good school?
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #100 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 Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School rank in Auckland?
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School ranks #100 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #168 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School?
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School had 386 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.