Belmont School (Auckland) vs St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont School (Auckland)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Devonport · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
51 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Auckland) Belmont, Auckland | St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) Devonport, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #16 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 439 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 365 | 380 |
| Total roll | 439 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.2% | 17.6% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 3.9% |
| International students | 2.7% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Devonport |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.belmont.school.nz | www.stleos.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Belmont School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.3 vs 71.6).
- •Belmont School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 380).
- •Belmont School (Auckland) does better on roll size (439 vs 51).
- •Belmont School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -19.4%).
- •Belmont School (Auckland) is the larger school with 439 students compared with 51.
- •Belmont School (Auckland) is a state school while St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) 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 Belmont School (Auckland) better than St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Belmont School (Auckland) ranks higher (91.3 vs 71.6 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 Belmont School (Auckland) and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Devonport in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Auckland): 365. St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Auckland) and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) rank in Auckland?
Belmont School (Auckland) is 15th of 390 and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).