St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600 · Whau Local Board Area
#110 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#188 of 1,559 nationally
About St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is a state integrated contributing located in Blockhouse Bay, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 273 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 110th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.4%; pacific students 16.8%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Blockhouse Bay; St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) ranks 3rd of 5 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%)356
- Roll size (10%)273
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.8%
- 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 St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 356
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 273
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.8%
- 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 St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students · 421 m away
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 662 m away
Blockhouse Bay School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students · 685 m away
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 1.1 km away
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students · 1.5 km away
Oaklynn Special School
New Lynn · State special school
232 students · 1.6 km away
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 1.7 km away
Marshall Laing School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
641 students · 1.8 km away
New Windsor School
New Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 1.9 km away
Jireh Christian School
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
294 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Heliers · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Mount Albert · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Meadowbank · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
204 students
Kadimah School
Remuera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Mairangi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) a good school?
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #110 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 St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) rank in Auckland?
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) ranks #110 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #188 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) had 273 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.