Royal Road School vs St Paul's School (Massey)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Road School
Massey ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
349 students
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
461 students
| Measure | Royal Road School Massey, Auckland | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #282 of 390 | #36 of 390 |
| National rank | #1000 of 1,559 | #59 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 349 | 461 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 398 |
| Total roll | 349 | 461 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23.8% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 33.2% | 21.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.royalroad.school.nz | www.stpaulsprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.7 vs 45.0).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 491).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll size (461 vs 349).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs 1.8%).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) is the larger school with 461 students compared with 349.
- โขRoyal Road School is a state school while St Paul's School (Massey) 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 Royal Road School better than St Paul's School (Massey)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Massey) ranks higher (84.7 vs 45.0 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 Royal Road School and St Paul's School (Massey)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Massey and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Royal Road School: 491. St Paul's School (Massey): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Royal Road School and St Paul's School (Massey) rank in Auckland?
Royal Road School is 282nd of 390 and St Paul's School (Massey) is 36th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).