Jireh Christian School vs St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jireh Christian School
Avondale ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
294 students
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Devonport ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
51 students
| Measure | Jireh Christian School Avondale, Auckland | St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) Devonport, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #35 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #58 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 294 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 380 |
| Total roll | 294 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.2% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 2% | 17.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.9% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Devonport |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.jireh.school.nz | www.stleos.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขJireh Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.9 vs 71.6).
- โขSt Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 387).
- โขJireh Christian School does better on roll size (294 vs 51).
- โขJireh Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.2% vs -19.4%).
- โขJireh Christian School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 51.
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 Jireh Christian School better than St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Jireh Christian School ranks higher (84.9 vs 71.6 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 Jireh Christian School and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Devonport in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Jireh Christian School: 387. St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Jireh Christian School and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) rank in Auckland?
Jireh Christian School is 35th of 390 and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).