Lincoln Heights School vs St Paul's School (Massey)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Heights School
Massey ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
576 students
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
461 students
| Measure | Lincoln Heights School Massey, Auckland | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #264 of 390 | #36 of 390 |
| National rank | #919 of 1,559 | #59 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 576 | 461 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 398 |
| Total roll | 576 | 461 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.2% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 24.5% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 47.2% | 21.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.lincolnheights.school.nz | www.stpaulsprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.7 vs 48.1).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 490).
- โขLincoln Heights School does better on roll size (576 vs 461).
- โขLincoln Heights School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.2% vs 4.4%).
- โขLincoln Heights School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 461.
- โขLincoln Heights School is a state school while St Paul's School (Massey) 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 Lincoln Heights School better than St Paul's School (Massey)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Massey) ranks higher (84.7 vs 48.1 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 Lincoln Heights School and St Paul's School (Massey)?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Massey and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lincoln Heights School: 490. St Paul's School (Massey): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lincoln Heights School and St Paul's School (Massey) rank in Auckland?
Lincoln Heights School is 264th of 390 and St Paul's School (Massey) is 36th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).