Lynfield College vs St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
| Measure | Lynfield College Mount Roskill, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #36 of 101 | #110 of 390 |
| National rank | #70 of 486 | #188 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,040 | 273 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 356 |
| Total roll | 2,040 | 273 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.9% | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 16.8% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.lynfield.school.nz | www.stdominics.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.5 vs 75.9).
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 417).
- •Lynfield College does better on roll size (2,040 vs 273).
- •Lynfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -7.8%).
- •Lynfield College is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 273.
- •Lynfield College is a state school while St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) 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 Lynfield College better than St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) ranks higher (78.5 vs 75.9 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 Lynfield College and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lynfield College: 417. St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay): 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lynfield College and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) rank in Auckland?
Lynfield College is 36th of 101 and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is 110th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).