Carmel College vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
| Measure | Carmel College Milford, Auckland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #8 of 390 |
| National rank | #1 of 486 | #8 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 431 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 346 |
| Total roll | 1,102 | 431 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.8% | – |
| Māori students | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 6% |
| International students | 4.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milford | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.carmel.school.nz/ | www.sj.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.9 vs 91.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 382).
- •Carmel College does better on roll size (1,102 vs 431).
- •Carmel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 3.5%).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 431.
- •Carmel College is girls and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is co-educational.
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 Carmel College better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) ranks higher (92.9 vs 91.3 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 Carmel College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milford and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carmel College: 382. St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna): 346. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carmel College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) rank in Auckland?
Carmel College is 1st of 101 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).