Baverstock Oaks School vs Sancta Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 828 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students
Sancta Maria College
Howick South · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,061 students
| Measure | Baverstock Oaks School Flat Bush, Auckland | Sancta Maria College Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #119 of 390 | #13 of 101 |
| National rank | #205 of 1,559 | #17 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 615 | 1,061 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 390 |
| Total roll | 615 | 1,061 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.2% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.5% |
| Māori students | 9.9% | 5.6% |
| Pacific students | 21.1% | 16.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baverstock.school.nz | www.sanctamaria.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sancta Maria College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.8 vs 77.8).
- •Baverstock Oaks School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 390).
- •Sancta Maria College does better on roll size (1,061 vs 615).
- •Sancta Maria College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -17.2%).
- •Sancta Maria College is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 615.
- •Baverstock Oaks School is a state school while Sancta Maria College 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 Baverstock Oaks School better than Sancta Maria College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sancta Maria College ranks higher (85.8 vs 77.8 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 Baverstock Oaks School and Sancta Maria College?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Baverstock Oaks School: 388. Sancta Maria College: 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Baverstock Oaks School and Sancta Maria College rank in Auckland?
Baverstock Oaks School is 119th of 390 and Sancta Maria College is 13th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).