Mt Richmond School vs St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 817 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu ยท State special school
208 students
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
268 students
| Measure | Mt Richmond School Otahuhu, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #293 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #1071 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 208 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 468 |
| Total roll | 208 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.3% | 1.9% |
| Pacific students | 64.4% | 88.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mtrichmondschool.co.nz | www.stjosephsotahuhu.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 494).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on roll size (268 vs 208).
- โขMt Richmond School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -2.5%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is the larger school with 268 students compared with 208.
- โขMt Richmond School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขMt Richmond School is co-educational and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is girls.
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 Mt Richmond School better than St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
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 Mt Richmond School and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Richmond School: 494. St Joseph's School (Otahuhu): 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Richmond School and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) rank in Auckland?
Mt Richmond School is unranked and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is 293rd of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).