Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) vs St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) Mount Roskill, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 390 | #251 of 390 |
| National rank | #855 of 1,559 | #849 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 121 | 76 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 447 |
| Total roll | 121 | 76 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 40.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 43% | 34.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ctk.school.nz | www.st-joseph.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (50.5 vs 50.9).
- •St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 449).
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) does better on roll size (121 vs 76).
- •St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.4% vs 0%).
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is the larger school with 121 students compared with 76.
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 Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) better than St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka): 449. St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) rank in Auckland?
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is 254th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is 251st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).