ACG Parnell College vs Auckland Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Parnell College
Parnell · Private composite · Years 1–13
2,004 students
Auckland Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,769 students
| Measure | ACG Parnell College Parnell, Auckland | Auckland Grammar School Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #12 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #16 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,004 | 2,769 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 386 |
| Total roll | 2,004 | 2,769 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 42.1% | 5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.4% | 90% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 94.4% | 80.5% |
| Māori students | 0.2% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.4% | 6.8% |
| International students | 7.9% | 5.4% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.acgedu.com/nz/parnell | www.ags.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll size (2,769 vs 2,004).
- •ACG Parnell College does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.1% vs 5.6%).
- •ACG Parnell College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.4% vs 90%).
- •Auckland Grammar School is the larger school with 2,769 students compared with 2,004.
- •ACG Parnell College is a private school while Auckland Grammar School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •ACG Parnell College is co-educational and Auckland Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACG Parnell College better than Auckland Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACG Parnell College and Auckland Grammar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Parnell and Epsom in Auckland.
How do ACG Parnell College and Auckland Grammar School rank in Auckland?
ACG Parnell College is unranked and Auckland Grammar School is 12th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).