Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) vs St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
195 students
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Point Chevalier ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
279 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) Balmoral, Auckland | St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Point Chevalier, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #133 of 390 | #125 of 390 |
| National rank | #241 of 1,559 | #218 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 195 | 279 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 368 | 367 |
| Total roll | 195 | 279 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.7% | 3.2% |
| Pacific students | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balmoral | Point Chevalier |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.school.nz | stfrancis.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.6 vs 77.4).
- โขSt Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 368).
- โขSt Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on roll size (279 vs 195).
- โขGood Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.9% vs -14.8%).
- โขSt Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is the larger school with 279 students compared with 195.
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 Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) better than St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)?
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 Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Balmoral and Point Chevalier in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral): 368. St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) rank in Auckland?
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) is 133rd of 390 and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is 125th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).