St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Grey Lynn, Auckland 1245 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#251 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#849 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is a state integrated full primary located in Grey Lynn, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 76 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 251st of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.9%; pacific students 34.2%; international students 1.3%.
There are 3 schools in Grey Lynn; St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) ranks 3rd of 3 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%)447
- Roll size (10%)76
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)40.4%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 76
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 40.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 34.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students · 593 m away
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 954 m away
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.2 km away
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students · 1.2 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students · 1.4 km away
Mt Albert School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
539 students · 1.4 km away
Westmere School (Auckland)
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 1.6 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students · 1.7 km away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 1.8 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
585 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
568 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #251 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 St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) ranks #251 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #849 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) had 76 students in 2026, a change of +40% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.