St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) vs St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Devonport · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
51 students
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) Devonport, Auckland | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #53 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #88 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 51 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 379 |
| Total roll | 51 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.6% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 19.6% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Devonport | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stleos.school.nz | www.stmarks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 71.6).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 380).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll size (209 vs 51).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -19.4%).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is the larger school with 209 students compared with 51.
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 Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) better than St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Pakuranga) ranks higher (82.6 vs 71.6 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 Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) and St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport): 380. St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) rank in Auckland?
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) is unranked and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).