Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) vs Ponsonby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
| Measure | Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) Herne Bay, Auckland | Ponsonby Primary School Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #161 of 390 | #109 of 390 |
| National rank | #320 of 1,559 | #187 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 124 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 364 |
| Total roll | 124 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.8% | -28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.1% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 18.5% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.maristhernebay.school.nz | www.ponsprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ponsonby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.5 vs 73.1).
- •Ponsonby Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (364 vs 380).
- •Ponsonby Primary School does better on roll size (329 vs 124).
- •Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-28.8% vs -28.9%).
- •Ponsonby Primary School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 124.
- •Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is a state integrated school while Ponsonby Primary School is a state 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 Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) better than Ponsonby Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ponsonby Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 73.1 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 Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) and Ponsonby Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay): 380. Ponsonby Primary School: 364. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) and Ponsonby Primary School rank in Auckland?
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is 161st of 390 and Ponsonby Primary School is 109th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).