Gladstone School (Auckland) vs St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone School (Auckland)
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
840 students
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Point Chevalier · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
279 students
| Measure | Gladstone School (Auckland) Mount Albert, Auckland | St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Point Chevalier, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #84 of 390 | #125 of 390 |
| National rank | #135 of 1,559 | #218 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 840 | 279 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 367 |
| Total roll | 840 | 279 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 3.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Point Chevalier |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gladstone.school.nz | stfrancis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 77.4).
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 378).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on roll size (840 vs 279).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13% vs -14.8%).
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) is the larger school with 840 students compared with 279.
- •Gladstone School (Auckland) is a state school while St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gladstone School (Auckland) better than St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gladstone School (Auckland) ranks higher (80.3 vs 77.4 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 Gladstone School (Auckland) and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Point Chevalier in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gladstone School (Auckland): 378. St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gladstone School (Auckland) and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) rank in Auckland?
Gladstone School (Auckland) is 84th of 390 and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is 125th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).