St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026St Heliers, Auckland 1071 · Ōrākei Local Board Area
#111 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#189 of 1,559 nationally
About St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) is a state integrated contributing located in St Heliers, in the Ōrākei Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 232 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 111th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.6%; pacific students 7.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in St Heliers; St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) ranks 2nd of 2 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%)354
- Roll size (10%)232
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.2%
- 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 Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 354
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 232
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
A1 Student School
St Heliers · Private composite · Years 1–13
26 students · 81 m away
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students · 1.1 km away
Kohimarama School
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students · 1.2 km away
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
821 students · 1.4 km away
Selwyn College
Kohimarama · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,604 students · 1.5 km away
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students · 1.9 km away
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students · 2.1 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 2.1 km away
Glen Taylor School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 2.3 km away
Glen Innes School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Mairangi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Kadimah School
Remuera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) a good school?
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #111 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 Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) rank in Auckland?
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) ranks #111 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #189 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) had 232 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.