Massey Primary School vs St Paul's School (Massey)
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.
Massey Primary School
Massey ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
545 students
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
461 students
| Measure | Massey Primary School Massey, Auckland | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #321 of 390 | #36 of 390 |
| National rank | #1186 of 1,559 | #59 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 545 | 461 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 398 |
| Total roll | 545 | 461 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.3% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 32.8% | 21.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.masseyprimary.school.nz | www.stpaulsprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.7 vs 36.2).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 492).
- โขMassey Primary School does better on roll size (545 vs 461).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -5%).
- โขMassey Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 461.
- โขMassey Primary 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 Massey Primary School better than St Paul's School (Massey)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Massey) ranks higher (84.7 vs 36.2 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 Massey Primary School and St Paul's School (Massey)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Massey and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Massey Primary School: 492. St Paul's School (Massey): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Massey Primary School and St Paul's School (Massey) rank in Auckland?
Massey Primary School is 321st of 390 and St Paul's School (Massey) is 36th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).