Dilworth School vs St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 802 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dilworth School
Remuera · Private composite · Years 1–13
503 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Remuera · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
243 students
| Measure | Dilworth School Remuera, Auckland | St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #98 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #160 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 503 | 243 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 344 |
| Total roll | 503 | 243 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 88% | – |
| Māori students | 21.3% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 53.9% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dilworth.school.nz/ | www.smcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Dilworth School does better on roll size (503 vs 243).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.8% vs -15.4%).
- •Dilworth School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 243.
- •Dilworth School is a private school while St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dilworth School is boys and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) 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 Dilworth School better than St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)?
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 Dilworth School and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Remuera and Remuera in Auckland.
How do Dilworth School and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) rank in Auckland?
Dilworth School is unranked and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is 98th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).