St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) vs St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Point Chevalier · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
279 students
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Ellerslie · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Point Chevalier, Auckland | St Mary's School (Ellerslie) Ellerslie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #125 of 390 | #19 of 390 |
| National rank | #218 of 1,559 | #21 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 279 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 367 | 367 |
| Total roll | 279 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.8% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 18.3% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Point Chevalier | Ellerslie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | stfrancis.school.nz | www.stmary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.3 vs 77.4).
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) does better on roll size (393 vs 279).
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -14.8%).
- •St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is the larger school with 393 students compared with 279.
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 Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) better than St Mary's School (Ellerslie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Ellerslie) ranks higher (90.3 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 St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) and St Mary's School (Ellerslie)?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Point Chevalier and Ellerslie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier): 367. St Mary's School (Ellerslie): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) and St Mary's School (Ellerslie) rank in Auckland?
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is 125th of 390 and St Mary's School (Ellerslie) is 19th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).