St Paul's School (Massey) vs Taupaki 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 Paul's School (Massey)
Massey · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
461 students
Taupaki School
Henderson · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey, Auckland | Taupaki School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 390 | #182 of 390 |
| National rank | #59 of 1,559 | #410 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 461 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 427 |
| Total roll | 461 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.9% | 20.1% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stpaulsprimary.school.nz | www.taupaki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School (Massey) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.7 vs 69.6).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 427).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll size (461 vs 249).
- •Taupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs 4.4%).
- •St Paul's School (Massey) is the larger school with 461 students compared with 249.
- •St Paul's School (Massey) is a state integrated school while Taupaki School is a state 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 Paul's School (Massey) better than Taupaki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's School (Massey) ranks higher (84.7 vs 69.6 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 Paul's School (Massey) and Taupaki School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Massey and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Paul's School (Massey): 398. Taupaki School: 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Paul's School (Massey) and Taupaki School rank in Auckland?
St Paul's School (Massey) is 36th of 390 and Taupaki School is 182nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).