Parnell School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parnell, Auckland 1052 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#116 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#199 of 1,559 nationally
About Parnell School
Parnell School is a state full primary located in Parnell, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 546 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 116th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.4%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 1.1%.
There are 3 schools in Parnell; Parnell School ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)382
- Roll size (10%)546
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.6%
- 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 Parnell School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 382
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 546
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Parnell School has changed over time.
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Schools near Parnell School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Crimson Global Academy
Parnell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
77 students · 702 m away
ACG Parnell College
Parnell · Private composite · Years 1–13
2,004 students · 1.3 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
418 students · 1.5 km away
Baradene College
Remuera · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,522 students · 1.6 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Remuera · Private full primary · Years 1–8
661 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 1.7 km away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Remuera · Private full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 1.8 km away
Galaxy International College
Auckland CBD · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 2.0 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Remuera · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
243 students · 2.0 km away
Newmarket School
Newmarket · State contributing · Years 1–6
254 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students
Kauri Park School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
Remuera Intermediate
Remuera · State intermediate · Years 7–8
892 students
Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
590 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parnell School a good school?
Parnell School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #116 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 Parnell School rank in Auckland?
Parnell School ranks #116 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #199 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Parnell School?
Parnell School had 546 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Parnell School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parnell School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Parnell School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parnell School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.