Karaka School vs St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students
| Measure | Karaka School Papakura, Auckland | St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College Drury, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #185 of 390 | #25 of 101 |
| National rank | #415 of 1,559 | #42 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 250 | 608 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 419 |
| Total roll | 250 | 608 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.2% | 15.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Drury |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.karaka.school.nz | www.ignatius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 69.2).
- •Karaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 419).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College does better on roll size (608 vs 250).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is the larger school with 608 students compared with 250.
- •Karaka School is a state school while St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Karaka School better than St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College ranks higher (80.3 vs 69.2 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 Karaka School and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Drury in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karaka School: 403. St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karaka School and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College rank in Auckland?
Karaka School is 185th of 390 and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is 25th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).