Schools in St Heliers
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around St Heliers, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. St Heliers School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in St Heliers ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing97Trajectory44ERO review88 - 2St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Heliers · Contributing · 231 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory42ERO review76
More schools in St Heliers
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- A1 Student School Composite · 23 students
What the record says about St Heliers schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Heliers School
St Heliers School's 2024 ERO review found that culturally responsive teaching supports student progress and wellbeing, with teachers and leaders collaborating to design a curriculum responsive to learner and whānau aspirations. The school maintains an inclusive learning environment through respectful relationships and well-embedded values.
Full source-linked profile →St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers) is a contributing school in St Heliers with a roll of 231 students. The school has well-embedded shared values creating a sense of direction and belonging for students, staff, the parish and wider community. Learners experience a positive and culturally responsive school climate where achievement is equitable, with inclusive teaching strengthening engagement of all learners. The school's composite score is 76.
Full source-linked profile →A1 Student School
A1 Student School is a private composite school that met all eight criteria for registration at the time of its June 2020 ERO review. The school maintains suitable premises, appropriate staffing for its size and curriculum, and regular review of student safety policies. No composite score is available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about St Heliers schools
What schools are in St Heliers?
St Heliers, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): A1 Student School, St Heliers School, St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in St Heliers?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Heliers School ranks highest among St Heliers schools (80/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for St Heliers?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in St Heliers does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific St Heliers address.
Decile or EQI — how are St Heliers schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).