Paerata School vs St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paerata School
Paerata · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students
| Measure | Paerata School Paerata, Auckland | St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College Drury, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #260 of 390 | #25 of 101 |
| National rank | #897 of 1,559 | #42 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 182 | 608 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 419 |
| Total roll | 182 | 608 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 22% | 15.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Paerata | Drury |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.paerata.school.nz | www.ignatius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 49.0).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 465).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College does better on roll size (608 vs 182).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is the larger school with 608 students compared with 182.
- •Paerata School is a state school while St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College 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 Paerata School better than St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College ranks higher (80.3 vs 49.0 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 Paerata School and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Paerata and Drury in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paerata School: 465. St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paerata School and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College rank in Auckland?
Paerata School is 260th of 390 and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is 25th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).