St John the Evangelist Catholic School vs Yendarra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 889 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students
| Measure | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Otara, Auckland | Yendarra School Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 390 | #372 of 390 |
| National rank | #1246 of 1,559 | #1416 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 200 | 231 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 512 |
| Total roll | 200 | 231 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.5% | -18% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 96% | 77.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | – | www.yendarra.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.8 vs 26.1).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 512).
- •Yendarra School does better on roll size (231 vs 200).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.5% vs -18%).
- •Yendarra School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 200.
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School is a state integrated school while Yendarra School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic School is girls and Yendarra School 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 John the Evangelist Catholic School better than Yendarra School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John the Evangelist Catholic School ranks higher (33.8 vs 26.1 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 John the Evangelist Catholic School and Yendarra School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School: 487. Yendarra School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St John the Evangelist Catholic School and Yendarra School rank in Auckland?
St John the Evangelist Catholic School is 336th of 390 and Yendarra School is 372nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).