St Mary's College (Ponsonby) vs St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students
| Measure | St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland | St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 101 | #51 of 101 |
| National rank | #38 of 486 | #145 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 | 1,005 | 394 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 480 |
| Total roll | 1,005 | 394 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 36.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.9% | 98.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.6% | 93.7% |
| Māori students | 12% | 20.1% |
| Pacific students | 25.6% | 87.8% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ponsonby | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stmaryak.school.nz | www.stpaulscollege.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 64.3).
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 480).
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) does better on roll size (1,005 vs 394).
- •St Paul's College (Ponsonby) does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.6% vs -4.9%).
- •St Paul's College (Ponsonby) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.4% vs 96.9%).
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 394.
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is girls and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is boys.
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 Mary's College (Ponsonby) better than St Paul's College (Ponsonby)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's College (Ponsonby) ranks higher (80.6 vs 64.3 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 Mary's College (Ponsonby) and St Paul's College (Ponsonby)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ponsonby and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby): 388. St Paul's College (Ponsonby): 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's College (Ponsonby) and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is 23rd of 101 and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is 51st of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).