Dominion Road School vs Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dominion Road School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
| Measure | Dominion Road School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) Balmoral, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #270 of 390 | #133 of 390 |
| National rank | #946 of 1,559 | #241 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 210 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 368 |
| Total roll | 210 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.1% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 46.7% | 22.6% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Balmoral |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dominionrd.school.nz | www.goodshepherd.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 47.1).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 454).
- •Dominion Road School does better on roll size (210 vs 195).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.9% vs -24.1%).
- •Dominion Road School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 195.
- •Dominion Road School is a state school while Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) 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 Dominion Road School better than Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) ranks higher (76.6 vs 47.1 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 Dominion Road School and Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Balmoral in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dominion Road School: 454. Good Shepherd School (Balmoral): 368. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dominion Road School and Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) rank in Auckland?
Dominion Road School is 270th of 390 and Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) is 133rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).