Pasadena Intermediate vs St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 979 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pasadena Intermediate
Point Chevalier · State intermediate · Years 7–8
360 students
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Point Chevalier · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
279 students
| Measure | Pasadena Intermediate Point Chevalier, Auckland | St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Point Chevalier, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #112 of 390 | #125 of 390 |
| National rank | #191 of 1,559 | #218 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 360 | 279 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 367 |
| Total roll | 360 | 279 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 3.2% |
| Pacific students | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Point Chevalier | Point Chevalier |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pasadena.school.nz | stfrancis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pasadena Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.4 vs 77.4).
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 414).
- •Pasadena Intermediate does better on roll size (360 vs 279).
- •Pasadena Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -14.8%).
- •Pasadena Intermediate is the larger school with 360 students compared with 279.
- •Pasadena Intermediate is a state school while St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) 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 Pasadena Intermediate better than St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pasadena Intermediate ranks higher (78.4 vs 77.4 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 Pasadena Intermediate and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Point Chevalier and Point Chevalier in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pasadena Intermediate: 414. St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pasadena Intermediate and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) rank in Auckland?
Pasadena Intermediate is 112th of 390 and St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is 125th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).