Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre vs St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 902 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay Β· State activity centre
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby Β· State integrated secondary (year 7-15) Β· Years 7β13
394 students
| Measure | Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre Herne Bay, Auckland | St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | β | #51 of 101 |
| National rank | β | #145 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Activity Centre | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | β | Years 7β13 |
| Students | β | 394 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 480 |
| Total roll | β | 394 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | β | 36.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 98.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 93.7% |
| MΔori students | β | 20.1% |
| Pacific students | β | 87.8% |
| International students | β | 0% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.assc.school.nz | www.stpaulscollege.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’St Paul's College (Ponsonby) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 569).
- β’Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre is a state school while St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre is co-educational and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is boys.
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 St Paul's College (Ponsonby)?
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 St Paul's College (Ponsonby)?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre: 569. St Paul's College (Ponsonby): 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre is unranked and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is 51st of 101 among activity centre schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).