St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) vs Summit Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 42 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
431 students
Summit Point School
Takapuna ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
37 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland | Summit Point School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #8 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #8 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 431 | 37 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 346 | โ |
| Total roll | 431 | 37 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3.7% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sj.school.nz | www.summitpoint.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on roll size (431 vs 37).
- โขSummit Point School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs 3.5%).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is the larger school with 431 students compared with 37.
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is a state integrated school while Summit Point School is a private 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 Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) better than Summit Point School?
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 Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Summit Point School?
About 42 m in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Summit Point School rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 and Summit Point School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).