St Paul's School (Massey) vs Westbridge Residential School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 750 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
461 students
Westbridge Residential School
Royal Heights ยท State special school
5 students
| Measure | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey, Auckland | Westbridge Residential School Royal Heights, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #36 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #59 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 461 | 5 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 553 |
| Total roll | 461 | 5 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | -53.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.9% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Royal Heights |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stpaulsprimary.school.nz | www.westbridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 553).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll size (461 vs 5).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -53.8%).
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) is the larger school with 461 students compared with 5.
- โขSt Paul's School (Massey) is a state integrated school while Westbridge Residential 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 Westbridge Residential 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 Paul's School (Massey) and Westbridge Residential School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Massey and Royal Heights in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Paul's School (Massey): 398. Westbridge Residential School: 553. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Paul's School (Massey) and Westbridge Residential School rank in Auckland?
St Paul's School (Massey) is 36th of 390 and Westbridge Residential School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).