St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) vs Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Western Springs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,784 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Point Chevalier, Auckland | Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Western Springs, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #125 of 390 | #29 of 101 |
| National rank | #218 of 1,559 | #48 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 279 | 1,784 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 367 | 422 |
| Total roll | 279 | 1,784 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.8% | 9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.9% |
| Māori students | 3.2% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 7.5% |
| suburb or town | Point Chevalier | Western Springs |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | stfrancis.school.nz | www.westernsprings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 77.4).
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 422).
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea does better on roll size (1,784 vs 279).
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea does better on roll growth (5 years) (9% vs -14.8%).
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 279.
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is a state integrated school while Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is a state 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 St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) better than Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea ranks higher (80.0 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 Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Point Chevalier and Western Springs in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier): 367. Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea rank in Auckland?
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is 125th of 390 and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is 29th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).