St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) vs Westminster Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Westminster Christian School
Glenfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
377 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland | Westminster Christian School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #8 of 390 | #13 of 390 |
| National rank | #8 of 1,559 | #13 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 431 | 377 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 346 | 344 |
| Total roll | 431 | 377 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sj.school.nz | www.westminster.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (92.9 vs 92.3).
- •Westminster Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 346).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on roll size (431 vs 377).
- •Westminster Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs 3.5%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is the larger school with 431 students compared with 377.
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 Westminster Christian 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 Westminster Christian School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Takapuna and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna): 346. Westminster Christian School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Westminster Christian School rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 and Westminster Christian School is 13th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).