ACG Parnell College vs St Peter's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 881 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Parnell College
Parnell ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
2,004 students
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
1,321 students
| Measure | ACG Parnell College Parnell, Auckland | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #27 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 2,004 | 1,321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 383 |
| Total roll | 2,004 | 1,321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 42.1% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.4% | 98.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 94.4% | 93.3% |
| Mฤori students | 0.2% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 0.4% | 22% |
| International students | 7.9% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.acgedu.com/nz/parnell | www.st-peters.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขACG Parnell College does better on roll size (2,004 vs 1,321).
- โขACG Parnell College does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.1% vs -0.6%).
- โขSt Peter's College (Epsom) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.8% vs 94.4%).
- โขACG Parnell College is the larger school with 2,004 students compared with 1,321.
- โขACG Parnell College is a private school while St Peter's College (Epsom) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขACG Parnell College is co-educational and St Peter's College (Epsom) 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 St Peter's College (Epsom)?
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 St Peter's College (Epsom)?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Parnell and Grafton in Auckland.
How do ACG Parnell College and St Peter's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
ACG Parnell College is unranked and St Peter's College (Epsom) is 17th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).