Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) vs St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 20 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
308 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
273 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) Howick South, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #103 of 390 | #110 of 390 |
| National rank | #175 of 1,559 | #188 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 308 | 273 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 355 | 356 |
| Total roll | 308 | 273 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.8% | -7.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.3% | 16.8% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.starofthesea.school.nz/ | www.stdominics.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.9 vs 78.5).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (355 vs 356).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) does better on roll size (308 vs 273).
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.8% vs -30.8%).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is the larger school with 308 students compared with 273.
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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) better than St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick): 355. St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay): 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) rank in Auckland?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is 103rd of 390 and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is 110th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).