Pacific Advance Secondary School vs St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 463 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
| Measure | Pacific Advance Secondary School Otahuhu, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 101 | #293 of 390 |
| National rank | #389 of 486 | #1071 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 158 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 468 |
| Total roll | 158 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.1% | – |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 1.9% |
| Pacific students | 87.3% | 88.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | pass.school.nz | www.stjosephsotahuhu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 27.8).
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 519).
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on roll size (268 vs 158).
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.5% vs -2.7%).
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is the larger school with 268 students compared with 158.
- •Pacific Advance Secondary School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pacific Advance Secondary 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 Pacific Advance Secondary School better than St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) ranks higher (41.6 vs 27.8 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 Pacific Advance Secondary School and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pacific Advance Secondary School: 519. St Joseph's School (Otahuhu): 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pacific Advance Secondary School and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) rank in Auckland?
Pacific Advance Secondary School is 95th of 101 and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is 293rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).