Northcote College vs St Mary's School (Northcote)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 505 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
| Measure | Northcote College Northcote, Auckland | St Mary's School (Northcote) Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #33 of 101 | #108 of 390 |
| National rank | #63 of 486 | #185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,632 | 343 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 365 |
| Total roll | 1,632 | 343 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.8% | -18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72% | – |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 7.6% |
| International students | 10.1% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Northcote | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcote.school.nz | www.sms.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.7 vs 77.1).
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 428).
- •Northcote College does better on roll size (1,632 vs 343).
- •Northcote College does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.8% vs -18.4%).
- •Northcote College is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 343.
- •Northcote College is a state school while St Mary's School (Northcote) 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 Northcote College better than St Mary's School (Northcote)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Northcote) ranks higher (78.7 vs 77.1 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 Northcote College and St Mary's School (Northcote)?
About 505 m in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcote College: 428. St Mary's School (Northcote): 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcote College and St Mary's School (Northcote) rank in Auckland?
Northcote College is 33rd of 101 and St Mary's School (Northcote) is 108th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).