St John the Evangelist Catholic School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otara, Auckland 2159 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#336 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1246 of 1,559 nationally
About St John the Evangelist Catholic School
St John the Evangelist Catholic School is a state integrated full primary located in Otara, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 200 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 336th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (51th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.5%; pacific students 96%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Otara; St John the Evangelist Catholic School ranks 2nd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)487
- Roll size (10%)200
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.5%
- 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 John the Evangelist Catholic School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 487
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 200
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 96%
- 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 John the Evangelist Catholic School has changed over time.
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Schools near St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 315 m away
Te Hikoi Activity Centre
Otara · State activity centre
· 705 m away
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 889 m away
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
Otara · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 921 m away
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students · 1.2 km away
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
652 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students · 1.4 km away
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.4 km away
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
323 students · 1.4 km away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St John the Evangelist Catholic School a good school?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #336 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 John the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Auckland?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School ranks #336 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1246 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School had 200 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is St John the Evangelist Catholic School a primary school or a secondary school?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St John the Evangelist Catholic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John the Evangelist Catholic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.