St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) vs St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 40 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
854 students
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
608 students
| Measure | St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland | St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College Drury, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #24 of 101 | #25 of 101 |
| National rank | #41 of 486 | #42 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 854 | 608 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 419 |
| Total roll | 854 | 608 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.8% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 95.8% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 84.9% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 24.2% | 15.6% |
| International students | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Drury |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stdoms.ac.nz | www.ignatius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.4 vs 80.3).
- โขSt Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 423).
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on roll size (854 vs 608).
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is the larger school with 854 students compared with 608.
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is girls and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is co-educational.
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 St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) better than St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Drury in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson): 423. St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College rank in Auckland?
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is 24th of 101 and St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is 25th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).