Chapel Downs School vs Te Kura Rau Iti
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
805 students
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
69 students
| Measure | Chapel Downs School Flat Bush, Auckland | Te Kura Rau Iti Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 390 | #268 of 390 |
| National rank | #812 of 1,559 | #927 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 805 | 69 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 448 |
| Total roll | 805 | 69 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 56.3% | 30.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chapeldowns.school.nz | tekurarauiti.school.nz/contact/ |
The verdict
- โขChapel Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.6 vs 48.0).
- โขTe Kura Rau Iti does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 479).
- โขChapel Downs School does better on roll size (805 vs 69).
- โขChapel Downs School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 69.
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 Te Kura Rau Iti?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chapel Downs School ranks higher (52.6 vs 48.0 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 Te Kura Rau Iti?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Flat Bush in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chapel Downs School: 479. Te Kura Rau Iti: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chapel Downs School and Te Kura Rau Iti rank in Auckland?
Chapel Downs School is 241st of 390 and Te Kura Rau Iti is 268th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).