Top 100 state schools in New Zealand (2026)
Government schools across all year levels. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 100 schools shown.
- 195Meadowbank SchoolRemuera, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 349 · 805 students
- 295Cornwall Park District SchoolGreenlane, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 350 · 699 students
- 394Scott Point SchoolHobsonville, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 362 · 918 students
- 494Hauraki SchoolTakapuna, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 353 · 536 students
- 594Milford School (Auckland)Milford, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 356 · 580 students
- 693Bucklands Beach IntermediateBucklands Beach, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 367 · 962 students
- 793Glendowie SchoolGlendowie, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 364 · 676 students
- 893Halsey Drive SchoolLynfield, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 355 · 480 students
- 993Mission Heights Primary SchoolFlat Bush, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 368 · 713 students
- 1092Auckland Normal IntermediateMount Eden, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 370 · 704 students
- 1192Takapuna Normal IntermediateTakapuna, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 371 · 730 students
- 1292Cashmere Primary Te Pae KererūCashmere, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 368 · 501 students
- 1392St Thomas School (Auckland)Kohimarama, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 821 students
- 1491Belmont School (Auckland)Belmont, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 365 · 439 students
- 1591Ormiston Primary SchoolFlat Bush, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 1,006 students
- 1691Long Bay SchoolTorbay, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 375 · 543 students
- 1791Elmwood Normal SchoolMerivale, Canterbury · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 376 · 564 students
- 1891Forrest Hill SchoolForrest Hill, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 373 · 502 students
- 1990Prebbleton SchoolPrebbleton, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 573 students
- 2090Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell SchoolHalswell, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 740 students
- 2190Somerville Intermediate SchoolHowick South, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 971 students
- 2290Knights Stream School- Mingimingi HautoaHalswell, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 682 students
- 2390Te Kura o Huriawa ThorringtonCashmere, Canterbury · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 456 students
- 2489Murrays Bay SchoolMurrays Bay, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 357 · 753 students
- 2589Hingaia Peninsula SchoolHingaia, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 380 · 443 students
- 2689Westlake Boys High SchoolTakapuna, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 399 · 2,778 students
- 2789Wellington CollegeMount Victoria, Wellington · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 383 · 1,934 students
- 2888Macleans Primary SchoolBucklands Beach, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 577 students
- 2988Mt Albert SchoolMount Albert, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 390 · 539 students
- 3088Northcross IntermediateBrowns Bay, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 1,532 students
- 3188Macleans CollegeBucklands Beach, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 385 · 3,069 students
- 3288Botany Downs SchoolBotany Downs, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 392 · 590 students
- 3388Maungaraki SchoolMaungaraki, Wellington · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 365 students
- 3488Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary SchoolFlat Bush, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 643 students
- 3588Ahutoetoe SchoolWainui, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 384 · 325 students
- 3688Hukanui SchoolChartwell, Waikato · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 899 students
- 3788Kohia Terrace SchoolEpsom, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 344 · 378 students
- 3888Westlake Girls' High SchoolTakapuna, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 403 · 2,297 students
- 3988Te Ao Mārama SchoolFlagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 390 · 486 students
- 4087Goodwood SchoolCambridge, Waikato · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 388 · 448 students
- 4187West Melton SchoolWest Melton, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 500 students
- 4287Sunnynook SchoolTakapuna North, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 392 · 507 students
- 4387Wigram Primary School - Te Piki KāhuWigram, Canterbury · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 392 · 492 students
- 4487Silverstream SchoolSilverstream, Wellington · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 500 students
- 4587Takapuna Grammar SchoolTakapuna, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 393 · 2,273 students
- 4687Hillcrest Normal SchoolHillcrest, Waikato · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 643 students
- 4786Shotover Primary SchoolQueenstown, Otago · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 396 · 580 students
- 4886Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o ArariraLincoln, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 543 students
- 4986Auckland Grammar SchoolEpsom, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 386 · 2,769 students
- 5086Whenuapai SchoolWhenuapai, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 717 students
- 5186Blockhouse Bay IntermediateBlockhouse Bay, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 840 students
- 5286Newlands SchoolNewlands, Wellington · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 386 · 320 students
- 5386Mt Pleasant SchoolMt Pleasant, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 398 students
- 5485Epsom Girls Grammar SchoolEpsom, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 402 · 2,335 students
- 5585Matua Ngaru SchoolKumeu, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 579 students
- 5685Rangitoto CollegeBrowns Bay, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 397 · 4,189 students
- 5785Māori Hill SchoolMaori Hill, Otago · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 373 · 247 students
- 5884Campbells Bay SchoolCastor Bay, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 344 · 855 students
- 5984Northcote IntermediateNorthcote, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 674 students
- 6084Maraetai Beach SchoolMaraetai Beach, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 432 students
- 6184Boulcott SchoolLower Hutt, Wellington · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 345 students
- 6284Kōwhai IntermediateKingsland, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 558 students
- 6384Lincoln Primary SchoolLincoln, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 858 students
- 6484Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland SchoolMarshland, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 609 students
- 6584Maungawhau SchoolMount Eden, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 344 · 674 students
- 6684Point View SchoolHowick South, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 344 · 673 students
- 6784Te Kura Whakatipu o KawarauQueenstown, Otago · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 566 students
- 6884Remuera SchoolRemuera, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 348 · 616 students
- 6983Freemans Bay SchoolFreemans Bay, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 408 · 646 students
- 7083Mt Eden Normal SchoolMount Eden, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 346 · 585 students
- 7183Selwyn CollegeKohimarama, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 411 · 1,604 students
- 7283Botany Downs Secondary CollegeBotany Downs, Auckland · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 403 · 2,001 students
- 7383Kilbirnie SchoolHataitai, Wellington · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 213 students
- 7483Huapai District SchoolHuapai, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 406 · 522 students
- 7583Kauri Flats SchoolTakanini, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 713 students
- 7683Korokoro SchoolPetone, Wellington · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 375 · 200 students
- 7783Epsom Normal SchoolEpsom, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 355 · 638 students
- 7883Karori Normal SchoolKarori, Wellington · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 354 · 614 students
- 7983Oaklands Te Kura o ŌwakaHalswell, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 646 students
- 8083Riverhead SchoolRiverhead, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 389 · 476 students
- 8183Cockle Bay SchoolHowick South, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 364 · 754 students
- 8282Lynmore Primary SchoolLynmore, Bay of Plenty · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 645 students
- 8382Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rauPoint Chevalier, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 360 · 639 students
- 8482Stonefields SchoolStonefields, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 361 · 671 students
- 8582Balmoral School (Auckland)Mount Eden, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 366 · 805 students
- 8682Pigeon Mountain SchoolBucklands Beach, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 353 · 503 students
- 8782Wellington Girls' CollegeThorndon, Wellington · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 375 · 1,423 students
- 8882Willow Park SchoolHillcrest, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 365 · 649 students
- 8982Clearview PrimaryRolleston, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 857 students
- 9082Oteha Valley SchoolOteha, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 357 · 531 students
- 9182St Heliers SchoolSt Heliers, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 366 · 679 students
- 9282Victoria Avenue SchoolRemuera, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 344 · 418 students
- 9381Hobsonville Point Primary SchoolHobsonville Point, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 370 · 712 students
- 9481Murrays Bay IntermediateMurrays Bay, Auckland · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 372 · 1,124 students
- 9581Greenhithe SchoolGreenhithe, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 358 · 484 students
- 9681Mairangi Bay SchoolMairangi Bay, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 358 · 486 students
- 9781Browns Bay SchoolBrowns Bay, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 369 · 643 students
- 9881Kohimarama SchoolKohimarama, Auckland · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 361 · 499 students
- 9981West Rolleston Primary SchoolRolleston, Canterbury · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 765 students
- 10081Mellons Bay SchoolHowick, Auckland · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 354 · 427 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowbank School Remuera, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 95.1 Top 5% | 349 | 805 |
| 2 | Cornwall Park District School Greenlane, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 94.7 Top 5% | 350 | 699 |
| 3 | Scott Point School Hobsonville, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 93.9 Top 5% | 362 | 918 |
| 4 | Hauraki School Takapuna, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 93.6 Top 5% | 353 | 536 |
| 5 | Milford School (Auckland) Milford, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 93.5 Top 5% | 356 | 580 |
| 6 | Bucklands Beach Intermediate Bucklands Beach, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 93.3 Top 5% | 367 | 962 |
| 7 | Glendowie School Glendowie, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 93.3 Top 5% | 364 | 676 |
| 8 | Halsey Drive School Lynfield, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 92.7 Top 5% | 355 | 480 |
| 9 | Mission Heights Primary School Flat Bush, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 92.7 Top 5% | 368 | 713 |
| 10 | Auckland Normal Intermediate Mount Eden, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 92.4 Top 5% | 370 | 704 |
| 11 | Takapuna Normal Intermediate Takapuna, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 92.4 Top 5% | 371 | 730 |
| 12 | Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Cashmere, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 91.5 Top 5% | 368 | 501 |
| 13 | St Thomas School (Auckland) Kohimarama, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 91.5 Top 5% | 377 | 821 |
| 14 | Belmont School (Auckland) Belmont, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 91.3 Top 5% | 365 | 439 |
| 15 | Ormiston Primary School Flat Bush, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 91.2 Top 5% | 379 | 1,006 |
| 16 | Long Bay School Torbay, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 90.8 Top 5% | 375 | 543 |
| 17 | Elmwood Normal School Merivale, Canterbury · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 90.7 Top 5% | 376 | 564 |
| 18 | Forrest Hill School Forrest Hill, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 90.7 Top 5% | 373 | 502 |
| 19 | Prebbleton School Prebbleton, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 90.2 Top 5% | 379 | 573 |
| 20 | Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School Halswell, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 90.0 Top 5% | 385 | 740 |
| 21 | Somerville Intermediate School Howick South, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 89.9 Top 5% | 387 | 971 |
| 22 | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 89.8 Top 5% | 385 | 682 |
| 23 | Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington Cashmere, Canterbury · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 89.5 Top 5% | 377 | 456 |
| 24 | Murrays Bay School Murrays Bay, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 89.2 Top 5% | 357 | 753 |
| 25 | Hingaia Peninsula School Hingaia, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 88.6 Top 5% | 380 | 443 |
| 26 | Westlake Boys High School Takapuna, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 88.6 Top 5% | 399 | 2,778 |
| 27 | Wellington College Mount Victoria, Wellington · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 88.5 Top 5% | 383 | 1,934 |
| 28 | Macleans Primary School Bucklands Beach, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 88.1 Top 5% | 391 | 577 |
| 29 | Mt Albert School Mount Albert, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 88.1 Top 5% | 390 | 539 |
| 30 | Northcross Intermediate Browns Bay, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 88.1 Top 5% | 394 | 1,532 |
| 31 | Macleans College Bucklands Beach, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 88.0 Top 5% | 385 | 3,069 |
| 32 | Botany Downs School Botany Downs, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.8 Top 5% | 392 | 590 |
| 33 | Maungaraki School Maungaraki, Wellington · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 87.8 Top 5% | 379 | 365 |
| 34 | Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary School Flat Bush, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.8 Top 5% | 393 | 643 |
| 35 | Ahutoetoe School Wainui, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.7 Top 5% | 384 | 325 |
| 36 | Hukanui School Chartwell, Waikato · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.7 Top 5% | 395 | 899 |
| 37 | Kohia Terrace School Epsom, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 87.6 Top 5% | 344 | 378 |
| 38 | Westlake Girls' High School Takapuna, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 87.6 Top 5% | 403 | 2,297 |
| 39 | Te Ao Mārama School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.5 Top 5% | 390 | 486 |
| 40 | Goodwood School Cambridge, Waikato · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.4 Top 5% | 388 | 448 |
| 41 | West Melton School West Melton, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 87.4 Top 5% | 391 | 500 |
| 42 | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.2 Top 5% | 392 | 507 |
| 43 | Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu Wigram, Canterbury · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.0 Top 5% | 392 | 492 |
| 44 | Silverstream School Silverstream, Wellington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 86.7 Top 5% | 393 | 500 |
| 45 | Takapuna Grammar School Takapuna, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 86.6 Top 5% | 393 | 2,273 |
| 46 | Hillcrest Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 86.5 Top 5% | 397 | 643 |
| 47 | Shotover Primary School Queenstown, Otago · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 86.4 Top 5% | 396 | 580 |
| 48 | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 397 | 543 |
| 49 | Auckland Grammar School Epsom, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 386 | 2,769 |
| 50 | Whenuapai School Whenuapai, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 400 | 717 |
| 51 | Blockhouse Bay Intermediate Blockhouse Bay, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 85.8 Top 5% | 401 | 840 |
| 52 | Newlands School Newlands, Wellington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 85.7 Top 5% | 386 | 320 |
| 53 | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.5 Top 5% | 393 | 398 |
| 54 | Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 85.4 Top 5% | 402 | 2,335 |
| 55 | Matua Ngaru School Kumeu, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.4 Top 5% | 399 | 579 |
| 56 | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 85.4 Top 5% | 397 | 4,189 |
| 57 | Māori Hill School Maori Hill, Otago · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 85.3 Top 5% | 373 | 247 |
| 58 | Campbells Bay School Castor Bay, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 84.4 Top 5% | 344 | 855 |
| 59 | Northcote Intermediate Northcote, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 84.4 Top 5% | 404 | 674 |
| 60 | Maraetai Beach School Maraetai Beach, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.3 Top 5% | 398 | 432 |
| 61 | Boulcott School Lower Hutt, Wellington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 84.2 Top 5% | 394 | 345 |
| 62 | Kōwhai Intermediate Kingsland, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 84.2 Top 5% | 403 | 558 |
| 63 | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 407 | 858 |
| 64 | Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Marshland, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 404 | 609 |
| 65 | Maungawhau School Mount Eden, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 84.0 Top 5% | 344 | 674 |
| 66 | Point View School Howick South, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 83.9 Top 5% | 344 | 673 |
| 67 | Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau Queenstown, Otago · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 83.6 Top 5% | 405 | 566 |
| 68 | Remuera School Remuera, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 83.5 Top 5% | 348 | 616 |
| 69 | Freemans Bay School Freemans Bay, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 83.3 Top 5% | 408 | 646 |
| 70 | Mt Eden Normal School Mount Eden, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 83.3 Top 5% | 346 | 585 |
| 71 | Selwyn College Kohimarama, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 83.3 Top 10% | 411 | 1,604 |
| 72 | Botany Downs Secondary College Botany Downs, Auckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 83.2 Top 10% | 403 | 2,001 |
| 73 | Kilbirnie School Hataitai, Wellington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 83.2 Top 5% | 377 | 213 |
| 74 | Huapai District School Huapai, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 83.0 Top 5% | 406 | 522 |
| 75 | Kauri Flats School Takanini, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 83.0 Top 5% | 410 | 713 |
| 76 | Korokoro School Petone, Wellington · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 83.0 Top 5% | 375 | 200 |
| 77 | Epsom Normal School Epsom, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.9 Top 5% | 355 | 638 |
| 78 | Karori Normal School Karori, Wellington · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.9 Top 5% | 354 | 614 |
| 79 | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.8 Top 5% | 410 | 646 |
| 80 | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.8 Top 5% | 389 | 476 |
| 81 | Cockle Bay School Howick South, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.5 Top 5% | 364 | 754 |
| 82 | Lynmore Primary School Lynmore, Bay of Plenty · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.4 Top 5% | 411 | 645 |
| 83 | Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau Point Chevalier, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.4 Top 5% | 360 | 639 |
| 84 | Stonefields School Stonefields, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.4 Top 5% | 361 | 671 |
| 85 | Balmoral School (Auckland) Mount Eden, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.2 Top 5% | 366 | 805 |
| 86 | Pigeon Mountain School Bucklands Beach, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.2 Top 5% | 353 | 503 |
| 87 | Wellington Girls' College Thorndon, Wellington · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 82.1 Top 10% | 375 | 1,423 |
| 88 | Willow Park School Hillcrest, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.0 Top 10% | 365 | 649 |
| 89 | Clearview Primary Rolleston, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 414 | 857 |
| 90 | Oteha Valley School Oteha, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 357 | 531 |
| 91 | St Heliers School St Heliers, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 366 | 679 |
| 92 | Victoria Avenue School Remuera, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.8 Top 10% | 344 | 418 |
| 93 | Hobsonville Point Primary School Hobsonville Point, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.4 Top 10% | 370 | 712 |
| 94 | Murrays Bay Intermediate Murrays Bay, Auckland · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 81.4 Top 10% | 372 | 1,124 |
| 95 | Greenhithe School Greenhithe, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.3 Top 10% | 358 | 484 |
| 96 | Mairangi Bay School Mairangi Bay, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.3 Top 10% | 358 | 486 |
| 97 | Browns Bay School Browns Bay, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 369 | 643 |
| 98 | Kohimarama School Kohimarama, Auckland · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 361 | 499 |
| 99 | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston, Canterbury · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 415 | 765 |
| 100 | Mellons Bay School Howick, Auckland · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.1 Top 10% | 354 | 427 |
Meadowbank School in Remuera, Auckland leads the 2026 list of state schools in New Zealand with a Success Index (NZ) of 95.1. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are state.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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What is the best state school in New Zealand?
Meadowbank School in Remuera, Auckland ranks first among state schools in New Zealand with a Success Index (NZ) of 95.1 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 349).
How are state schools in New Zealand ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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