Balmoral S D A School vs St Patrick's School (Panmure)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 10 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
| Measure | Balmoral S D A School Balmoral, Auckland | St Patrick's School (Panmure) Panmure, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #235 of 390 | #259 of 390 |
| National rank | #791 of 1,559 | #894 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 64 | 74 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 445 |
| Total roll | 64 | 74 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -31.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 40.6% | 44.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balmoral | Panmure |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.balmoralsda.school.nz | www.saintpatricks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Balmoral S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.4 vs 49.1).
- •Balmoral S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 445).
- •St Patrick's School (Panmure) does better on roll size (74 vs 64).
- •Balmoral S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -31.1%).
- •St Patrick's School (Panmure) is the larger school with 74 students compared with 64.
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 Balmoral S D A School better than St Patrick's School (Panmure)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Balmoral S D A School ranks higher (53.4 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balmoral S D A School and St Patrick's School (Panmure)?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Balmoral and Panmure in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmoral S D A School: 441. St Patrick's School (Panmure): 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmoral S D A School and St Patrick's School (Panmure) rank in Auckland?
Balmoral S D A School is 235th of 390 and St Patrick's School (Panmure) is 259th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).