St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whau Valley, Northland 0112 · Whangarei District
#1 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#198 of 1,559 nationally
About St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is a state integrated contributing located in Whau Valley, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 466 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 1st of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.2%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Whau Valley; St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) ranks 1st 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%)404
- Roll size (10%)466
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.4%
- 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 Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 404
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 466
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 271 m away
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 999 m away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 1.0 km away
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students · 1.2 km away
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students · 1.5 km away
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students · 1.9 km away
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 2.1 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 2.2 km away
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Harvest Christian School
Kerikeri · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) a good school?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 72 in Northland. 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 Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) rank in Northland?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) ranks #1 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #198 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) had 466 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.