St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students
Wesley College
Pukekohe · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
326 students
| Measure | St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College Drury, Auckland | Wesley College Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 101 | #88 of 101 |
| National rank | #42 of 486 | #356 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 608 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 509 |
| Total roll | 608 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.9% |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 15.6% | 83.4% |
| International students | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Drury | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ignatius.school.nz/ | www.wesley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 33.0).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 509).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College does better on roll size (608 vs 326).
- •St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is the larger school with 608 students compared with 326.
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 Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College better than Wesley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College ranks higher (80.3 vs 33.0 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 St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College and Wesley College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Drury and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College: 419. Wesley College: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College and Wesley College rank in Auckland?
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is 25th of 101 and Wesley College is 88th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).