Kadimah School vs St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kadimah School
Remuera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Ellerslie · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | Kadimah School Remuera, Auckland | St Mary's School (Ellerslie) Ellerslie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #134 of 390 | #19 of 390 |
| National rank | #242 of 1,559 | #21 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 139 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 361 | 367 |
| Total roll | 139 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.2% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Ellerslie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kadimah.school.nz | www.stmary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.3 vs 76.6).
- •Kadimah School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (361 vs 367).
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) does better on roll size (393 vs 139).
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -6.2%).
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is the larger school with 393 students compared with 139.
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 Kadimah School better than St Mary's School (Ellerslie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Ellerslie) ranks higher (90.3 vs 76.6 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 Kadimah School and St Mary's School (Ellerslie)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Remuera and Ellerslie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kadimah School: 361. St Mary's School (Ellerslie): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kadimah School and St Mary's School (Ellerslie) rank in Auckland?
Kadimah School is 134th of 390 and St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is 19th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).