Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) vs Richmond Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 654 m 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
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students
| Measure | Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) Herne Bay, Auckland | Richmond Road School Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #161 of 390 | #184 of 390 |
| National rank | #320 of 1,559 | #413 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 124 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 403 |
| Total roll | 124 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.8% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.1% | 25.6% |
| Pacific students | 18.5% | 37.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Herne Bay | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.maristhernebay.school.nz | www.richmondroad.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.1 vs 69.4).
- •Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 403).
- •Richmond Road School does better on roll size (293 vs 124).
- •Richmond Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -28.8%).
- •Richmond Road School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 124.
- •Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is a state integrated school while Richmond Road 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 Richmond Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) ranks higher (73.1 vs 69.4 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 Richmond Road School?
About 654 m in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay): 380. Richmond Road School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) and Richmond Road School rank in Auckland?
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is 161st of 390 and Richmond Road School is 184th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).