Golden Grove School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 580 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove School
Onehunga ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
52 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
171 students
| Measure | Golden Grove School Onehunga, Auckland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #255 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #866 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 52 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 447 |
| Total roll | 52 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -16% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 68.4% |
| International students | 3.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.goldengrove.school.nz | www.sjs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) does better on roll size (171 vs 52).
- โขGolden Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -16%).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is the larger school with 171 students compared with 52.
- โขGolden Grove School is a private school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขGolden Grove School is co-educational and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is girls.
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 Golden Grove School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
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 Golden Grove School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Onehunga and Onehunga in Auckland.
How do Golden Grove School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) rank in Auckland?
Golden Grove School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is 255th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).