Marist School (Mt Albert) vs St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Mount Albert · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Heliers · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
| Measure | Marist School (Mt Albert) Mount Albert, Auckland | St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) St Heliers, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #102 of 390 | #111 of 390 |
| National rank | #174 of 1,559 | #189 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 281 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | 354 |
| Total roll | 281 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.4% | -6.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 19.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | St Heliers |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marist.school.nz | www.stignatius.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.9 vs 78.5).
- •Marist School (Mt Albert) does better on roll size (281 vs 232).
- •St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.2% vs -7.4%).
- •Marist School (Mt Albert) is the larger school with 281 students compared with 232.
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 School (Mt Albert) better than St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marist School (Mt Albert) and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and St Heliers in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marist School (Mt Albert): 354. St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers): 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marist School (Mt Albert) and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) rank in Auckland?
Marist School (Mt Albert) is 102nd of 390 and St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) is 111th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).