Royal Oak Intermediate School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
436 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
171 students
| Measure | Royal Oak Intermediate School Royal Oak, Auckland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 390 | #255 of 390 |
| National rank | #908 of 1,559 | #866 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 436 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 447 |
| Total roll | 436 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -16% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.9% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 43.6% | 68.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Royal Oak | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.royaloakint.school.nz/ | www.sjs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.0 vs 48.6).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 458).
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School does better on roll size (436 vs 171).
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.2% vs -16%).
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 171.
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School is co-educational and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) 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 Royal Oak Intermediate School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) ranks higher (50.0 vs 48.6 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 Royal Oak Intermediate School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Onehunga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Royal Oak Intermediate School: 458. St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Royal Oak Intermediate School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) rank in Auckland?
Royal Oak Intermediate School is 263rd of 390 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is 255th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).