St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) vs Westmere School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 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
Westmere School (Auckland)
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Point Chevalier, Auckland | Westmere School (Auckland) Westmere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #125 of 390 | #130 of 390 |
| National rank | #218 of 1,559 | #232 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 279 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 367 | 378 |
| Total roll | 279 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.8% | -26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.2% | 25.9% |
| Pacific students | 18.3% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Point Chevalier | Westmere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | stfrancis.school.nz | www.westmere.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (77.4 vs 76.8).
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 378).
- •Westmere School (Auckland) does better on roll size (359 vs 279).
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.8% vs -26%).
- •Westmere School (Auckland) is the larger school with 359 students compared with 279.
- •St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is a state integrated school while Westmere School (Auckland) 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 Westmere School (Auckland)?
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 Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) and Westmere School (Auckland)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Point Chevalier and Westmere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier): 367. Westmere School (Auckland): 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) and Westmere School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) is 125th of 390 and Westmere School (Auckland) is 130th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).