St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) vs Whangārei Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
466 students
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students
| Measure | St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) Whau Valley, Northland | Whangārei Girls' High School Regent, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 72 | #3 of 37 |
| National rank | #198 of 1,559 | #200 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 466 | 1,496 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 471 |
| Total roll | 466 | 1,496 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | 6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 12.2% | 39.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Whau Valley | Regent |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.sfx.school.nz | www.wghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 55.0).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 471).
- •Whangārei Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,496 vs 466).
- •Whangārei Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.9% vs 0.4%).
- •Whangārei Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 466.
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is a state integrated school while Whangārei Girls' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is co-educational and Whangārei Girls' High School is girls.
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 Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) better than Whangārei Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) ranks higher (78.3 vs 55.0 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 Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) and Whangārei Girls' High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whau Valley and Regent in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei): 404. Whangārei Girls' High School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) and Whangārei Girls' High School rank in Northland?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is 1st of 72 and Whangārei Girls' High School is 3rd of 37 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).