Churchill Park School vs St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Heliers · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
| Measure | Churchill Park School Glendowie, Auckland | St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) St Heliers, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #89 of 390 | #111 of 390 |
| National rank | #146 of 1,559 | #189 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 404 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 363 | 354 |
| Total roll | 404 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.8% | -6.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 7.8% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glendowie | St Heliers |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.churchillpark.school.nz | www.stignatius.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Churchill Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.9 vs 78.5).
- •St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 363).
- •Churchill Park School does better on roll size (404 vs 232).
- •St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.2% vs -18.8%).
- •Churchill Park School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 232.
- •Churchill Park School is a state school while St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) 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 Churchill Park School better than St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Churchill Park School ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.5 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 Churchill Park School and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Glendowie and St Heliers in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churchill Park School: 363. St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers): 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churchill Park School and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) rank in Auckland?
Churchill Park School is 89th of 390 and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) is 111th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).