Panama Road School vs St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
| Measure | Panama Road School Mt Wellington, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #308 of 390 | #293 of 390 |
| National rank | #1134 of 1,559 | #1071 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 362 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 468 |
| Total roll | 362 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.4% | 1.9% |
| Pacific students | 61.6% | 88.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Wellington | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.panamard.school.nz | www.stjosephsotahuhu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 39.0).
- •St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 511).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll size (362 vs 268).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs -2.5%).
- •Panama Road School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 268.
- •Panama Road School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Panama Road 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 Panama Road School better than St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) ranks higher (41.6 vs 39.0 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 Panama Road School and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mt Wellington and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Panama Road School: 511. St Joseph's School (Otahuhu): 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Panama Road School and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) rank in Auckland?
Panama Road School is 308th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is 293rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).