Chapel Downs School vs Dawson School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 862 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students
| Measure | Chapel Downs School Flat Bush, Auckland | Dawson School Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 390 | #374 of 390 |
| National rank | #812 of 1,559 | #1421 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 805 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 515 |
| Total roll | 805 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.5% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 56.3% | 78% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chapeldowns.school.nz | www.dawson.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Chapel Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 25.7).
- •Chapel Downs School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 515).
- •Chapel Downs School does better on roll size (805 vs 291).
- •Chapel Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs -2.3%).
- •Chapel Downs School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 291.
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 Chapel Downs School better than Dawson School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chapel Downs School ranks higher (52.6 vs 25.7 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 Chapel Downs School and Dawson School?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chapel Downs School: 479. Dawson School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chapel Downs School and Dawson School rank in Auckland?
Chapel Downs School is 241st of 390 and Dawson School is 374th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).