Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) vs Wesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 777 m 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
Wesley Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) Mount Roskill, Auckland | Wesley Primary School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 390 | #367 of 390 |
| National rank | #855 of 1,559 | #1391 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 121 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 506 |
| Total roll | 121 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.4% | 17.3% |
| Pacific students | 43% | 57.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ctk.school.nz | www.wesleyprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.5 vs 27.4).
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 506).
- •Wesley Primary School does better on roll size (179 vs 121).
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -8.9%).
- •Wesley Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 121.
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is a state integrated school while Wesley Primary School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is girls and Wesley Primary School is co-educational.
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 Wesley Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) ranks higher (50.5 vs 27.4 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 Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) and Wesley Primary School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka): 449. Wesley Primary School: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) and Wesley Primary School rank in Auckland?
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) is 254th of 390 and Wesley Primary School is 367th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).