New Lynn School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Lynn, Auckland 0600 · Whau Local Board Area
#214 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#583 of 1,559 nationally
About New Lynn School
New Lynn School is a state contributing located in New Lynn, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 412 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 214th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.1%; pacific students 21.6%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in New Lynn; New Lynn School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)412
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for New Lynn School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 412
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at New Lynn School has changed over time.
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Schools near New Lynn School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oaklynn Special School
New Lynn · State special school
232 students · 420 m away
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students · 807 m away
Arahoe School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
436 students · 1.1 km away
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.2 km away
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students · 1.2 km away
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students · 1.3 km away
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students · 1.6 km away
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 1.7 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 1.8 km away
Kelston School
Kelston · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students
Te Hihi School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
Waiuku Primary School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Frequently asked questions
Is New Lynn School a good school?
New Lynn School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #214 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does New Lynn School rank in Auckland?
New Lynn School ranks #214 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #583 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend New Lynn School?
New Lynn School had 412 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is New Lynn School a primary school or a secondary school?
New Lynn School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near New Lynn School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Lynn School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.