Chaucer School vs St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 662 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
| Measure | Chaucer School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #222 of 390 | #110 of 390 |
| National rank | #641 of 1,559 | #188 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 205 | 273 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 356 |
| Total roll | 205 | 273 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | -7.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 16.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chaucer.school.nz | www.stdominics.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.5 vs 59.3).
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 429).
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on roll size (273 vs 205).
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.8% vs -13.5%).
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is the larger school with 273 students compared with 205.
- •Chaucer School is a state school while St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) 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 Chaucer School better than St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) ranks higher (78.5 vs 59.3 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 Chaucer School and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
About 662 m in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chaucer School: 429. St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay): 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chaucer School and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) rank in Auckland?
Chaucer School is 222nd of 390 and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is 110th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).