Onepoto School vs St Mary's School (Northcote)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
| Measure | Onepoto School Northcote, Auckland | St Mary's School (Northcote) Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #350 of 390 | #108 of 390 |
| National rank | #1306 of 1,559 | #185 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 155 | 343 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 365 |
| Total roll | 155 | 343 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 155.6% | -18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 46.5% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Northcote | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onepoto.school.nz | www.sms.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.7 vs 30.9).
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 512).
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) does better on roll size (343 vs 155).
- •Onepoto School does better on roll growth (5 years) (155.6% vs -18.4%).
- •St Mary's School (Northcote) is the larger school with 343 students compared with 155.
- •Onepoto School 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 Onepoto School better than St Mary's School (Northcote)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Northcote) ranks higher (78.7 vs 30.9 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 Onepoto School and St Mary's School (Northcote)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onepoto School: 512. St Mary's School (Northcote): 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onepoto School and St Mary's School (Northcote) rank in Auckland?
Onepoto School is 350th of 390 and St Mary's School (Northcote) is 108th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).