Northcote School (Auckland) vs St Mary's School (Northcote)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 434 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
| Measure | Northcote School (Auckland) Northcote, Auckland | St Mary's School (Northcote) Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #93 of 390 | #108 of 390 |
| National rank | #152 of 1,559 | #185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 427 | 343 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 367 | 365 |
| Total roll | 427 | 343 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Northcote | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcoteprimary.school.nz | www.sms.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Northcote School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 78.7).
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 367).
- •Northcote School (Auckland) does better on roll size (427 vs 343).
- •Northcote School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -18.4%).
- •Northcote School (Auckland) is the larger school with 427 students compared with 343.
- •Northcote School (Auckland) 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 School (Auckland) better than St Mary's School (Northcote)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcote School (Auckland) ranks higher (79.7 vs 78.7 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 School (Auckland) and St Mary's School (Northcote)?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcote School (Auckland): 367. St Mary's School (Northcote): 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcote School (Auckland) and St Mary's School (Northcote) rank in Auckland?
Northcote School (Auckland) is 93rd of 390 and St Mary's School (Northcote) is 108th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).