Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre vs Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 528 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay ยท State activity centre
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
124 students
| Measure | Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre Herne Bay, Auckland | Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #161 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #320 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 124 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 380 |
| Total roll | โ | 124 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -28.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | โ | 18.5% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.assc.school.nz | www.maristhernebay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMarist Catholic School (Herne Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 569).
- โขAuckland Secondary Schools' Centre is a state school while Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre better than Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre: 569. Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) rank in Auckland?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre is unranked and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is 161st of 390 among activity centre schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).