Chapel Downs School vs Redoubt North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students
| Measure | Chapel Downs School Flat Bush, Auckland | Redoubt North School Manukau Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 390 | #290 of 390 |
| National rank | #812 of 1,559 | #1064 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 805 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 475 |
| Total roll | 805 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | -16% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.5% | 15.3% |
| Pacific students | 56.3% | 59.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Manukau Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chapeldowns.school.nz | www.redoubt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chapel Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 41.7).
- •Redoubt North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 479).
- •Chapel Downs School does better on roll size (805 vs 491).
- •Chapel Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs -16%).
- •Chapel Downs School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 491.
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 Redoubt North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chapel Downs School ranks higher (52.6 vs 41.7 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 Redoubt North School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Manukau Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chapel Downs School: 479. Redoubt North School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chapel Downs School and Redoubt North School rank in Auckland?
Chapel Downs School is 241st of 390 and Redoubt North School is 290th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).