Schools in New Lynn, Auckland (2026)
7 schools · 3,088 students · 6 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 451.
New Lynn, in Auckland, has 7 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,088 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite, 1 special school; by sector 6 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across New Lynn's schools is 451, above the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Arahoe School (76.7, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Iqra School (76.5, top 25% of composite schools nationally), and Fruitvale Road School (66.8, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kelston Boys' High School (807 students), Kelston Girls' College (584 students), Arahoe School (436 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in New Lynn
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 177Arahoe SchoolNew Lynn · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 436 students
- 277Iqra SchoolNew Lynn · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 409 · 268 students
- 367Fruitvale Road SchoolNew Lynn · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 349 students
- 462New Lynn SchoolNew Lynn · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 412 students
- 547Kelston Girls' CollegeNew Lynn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 507 · 584 students
- 641Kelston Boys' High SchoolNew Lynn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 505 · 807 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arahoe School New Lynn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.7 Top 25% | 385 | 436 |
| 2 | Iqra School New Lynn · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 76.5 Top 25% | 409 | 268 |
| 3 | Fruitvale Road School New Lynn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.8 Top 25% | 440 | 349 |
| 4 | New Lynn School New Lynn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.1 Top 50% | 451 | 412 |
| 5 | Kelston Girls' College New Lynn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 46.8 Lower 50% | 507 | 584 |
| 6 | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 505 | 807 |
Other schools in New Lynn
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in New Lynn side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in New Lynn?
Arahoe School is the highest-ranked school in New Lynn with a Success Index (NZ) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in New Lynn?
New Lynn has 7 schools (3 contributing, 1 composite, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 special school) educating 3,088 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in New Lynn?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in New Lynn is 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.