Matipo Road School vs St Paul's School (Massey)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
461 students
| Measure | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #171 of 390 | #36 of 390 |
| National rank | #375 of 1,559 | #59 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 450 | 461 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 398 |
| Total roll | 450 | 461 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 21.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu North | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | matipo.school.nz/ | www.stpaulsprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School (Massey) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.7 vs 70.8).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 407).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll size (461 vs 450).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -7.2%).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) is the larger school with 461 students compared with 450.
- •Matipo Road 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 Matipo Road School better than St Paul's School (Massey)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Massey) ranks higher (84.7 vs 70.8 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 Matipo Road School and St Paul's School (Massey)?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu North and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matipo Road School: 407. St Paul's School (Massey): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matipo Road School and St Paul's School (Massey) rank in Auckland?
Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 and St Paul's School (Massey) is 36th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).