Meadowbank School vs St Joseph's School (Orakei)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbank School
Remuera ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
805 students
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Orakei ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
21 students
| Measure | Meadowbank School Remuera, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Orakei) Orakei, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 95 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #1 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 805 | 21 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 349 | 394 |
| Total roll | 805 | 21 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.8% | -59.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.1% | 23.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 28.6% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Orakei |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.meadowbank.school.nz | www.sjorakei.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMeadowbank School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (95.1 vs 67.4).
- โขMeadowbank School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 394).
- โขMeadowbank School does better on roll size (805 vs 21).
- โขMeadowbank School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.8% vs -59.8%).
- โขMeadowbank School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 21.
- โขMeadowbank School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Orakei) 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 Meadowbank School better than St Joseph's School (Orakei)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Meadowbank School ranks higher (95.1 vs 67.4 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 Meadowbank School and St Joseph's School (Orakei)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Remuera and Orakei in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meadowbank School: 349. St Joseph's School (Orakei): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meadowbank School and St Joseph's School (Orakei) rank in Auckland?
Meadowbank School is 1st of 390 and St Joseph's School (Orakei) is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).