Kohimarama School vs St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kohimarama School
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Heliers · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
| Measure | Kohimarama School Kohimarama, Auckland | St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) St Heliers, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #68 of 390 | #111 of 390 |
| National rank | #110 of 1,559 | #189 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 499 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 361 | 354 |
| Total roll | 499 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | -6.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kohimarama | St Heliers |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kohimarama.school.nz | www.stignatius.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kohimarama School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.2 vs 78.5).
- •St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 361).
- •Kohimarama School does better on roll size (499 vs 232).
- •St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.2% vs -13.5%).
- •Kohimarama School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 232.
- •Kohimarama School is a state school while St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) 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 Kohimarama School better than St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kohimarama School ranks higher (81.2 vs 78.5 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 Kohimarama School and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kohimarama and St Heliers in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kohimarama School: 361. St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers): 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kohimarama School and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) rank in Auckland?
Kohimarama School is 68th of 390 and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) is 111th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).