🇳🇿 Official New Zealand data · 2026
Find the right school in New Zealand.
Rankings, profiles and comparisons for all 2,564 New Zealand schools, built by Success Tutoring to help parents choose with confidence.
Top-ranked primary schools in New Zealand
By Success Index (NZ), across all sectors.
Meadowbank School
Remuera, Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students
Cornwall Park District School
Greenlane, Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
Scott Point School
Hobsonville, Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
918 students
Hauraki School
Takapuna, Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
536 students
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford, Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
Top-ranked secondary schools in New Zealand
By Success Index (NZ), across all sectors.
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach, Auckland · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students
Auckland Grammar School
Epsom, Auckland · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,769 students
Baradene College
Remuera, Auckland · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,522 students
Wellington College
Mount Victoria, Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students
KingsWay School
Red Beach, Auckland · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students
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How the Success Index (NZ) works
The New Zealand Success Index combines the Ministry of Education's Equity Index (EQI), which measures the socio-economic barriers a school's students face, with roll size and growth, and, for secondary schools, school-leaver NCEA Level 2 and University Entrance attainment. Lower EQI numbers indicate fewer barriers; the index rewards both low-barrier communities and strong attainment relative to barriers.
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Frequently asked questions
How are New Zealand schools ranked on this site?
Every school receives a Success Index from Ministry of Education data (Equity Index, roll and five-year roll growth) and, for secondary schools, the share of school leavers with NCEA Level 2 and University Entrance. Components are percentiles within the same school type, so primary schools are compared only with primary schools.
What is the Equity Index?
The Equity Index (EQI) replaced deciles in 2023. It estimates the socio-economic barriers a school's students face on a scale from 344 (fewest barriers) to 569 (most). It describes the community, not the school's teaching.
Does a high ranking mean a school is better?
No. It means the school community faces fewer barriers and, where published, more students attain NCEA. Visit schools on your shortlist and ask how they support students at your child's level.