Monte Cecilia Catholic School vs Waikowhai Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 457 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Mount Roskill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
146 students
Waikowhai Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
202 students
| Measure | Monte Cecilia Catholic School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Waikowhai Primary School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 390 | #227 of 390 |
| National rank | #510 of 1,559 | #686 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 146 | 202 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 433 |
| Total roll | 146 | 202 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.4% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 41.1% | 32.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.montececilia.school.nz | www.waikowhai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Monte Cecilia Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 57.5).
- •Monte Cecilia Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 433).
- •Waikowhai Primary School does better on roll size (202 vs 146).
- •Waikowhai Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.8% vs -5.5%).
- •Waikowhai Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 146.
- •Monte Cecilia Catholic School is a state integrated school while Waikowhai Primary 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 Monte Cecilia Catholic School better than Waikowhai Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Monte Cecilia Catholic School ranks higher (64.6 vs 57.5 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 Monte Cecilia Catholic School and Waikowhai Primary School?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Monte Cecilia Catholic School: 414. Waikowhai Primary School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Monte Cecilia Catholic School and Waikowhai Primary School rank in Auckland?
Monte Cecilia Catholic School is 204th of 390 and Waikowhai Primary School is 227th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).