Takapuna Grammar School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takapuna, Auckland 0740 · Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area
#10 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#12 of 486 nationally
About Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna Grammar School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Takapuna, in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,273 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 86.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 9.8%.
There are 10 schools in Takapuna; Takapuna Grammar School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)393
- Roll size (10%)2,273
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)23.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)84.3%
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 Takapuna Grammar School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 393
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,273
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 23.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 93.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 84.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Takapuna Grammar School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Takapuna Grammar School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Takapuna Grammar School has changed over time.
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Schools near Takapuna Grammar School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wilson School
Hauraki · State special school
138 students · 167 m away
Belmont Intermediate
Belmont · State intermediate · Years 7–8
625 students · 342 m away
Belmont School (Auckland)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 674 m away
Bayswater School
Bayswater-Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students · 1.0 km away
Hauraki School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
536 students · 1.3 km away
Future School
Takapuna · Private composite · Years 1–13
73 students · 1.6 km away
Vauxhall School
Devonport · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 2.2 km away
Takapuna School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students · 2.3 km away
Summit Point School
Takapuna · Private full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 2.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
Auckland Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,769 students
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Takapuna Grammar School a good school?
Takapuna Grammar School has a Success Index (NZ) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 101 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 Takapuna Grammar School rank in Auckland?
Takapuna Grammar School ranks #10 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #12 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Takapuna Grammar School?
Takapuna Grammar School had 2,273 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Takapuna Grammar School a primary school or a secondary school?
Takapuna Grammar School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Takapuna Grammar School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Takapuna Grammar School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.