Auckland Girls' Grammar School vs Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 884 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Grafton · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
| Measure | Auckland Girls' Grammar School Newton, Auckland | Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #140 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,185 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 507 |
| Total roll | 1,185 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.9% | – |
| Māori students | 21.9% | – |
| Pacific students | 67.4% | – |
| International students | 1.3% | – |
| suburb or town | Newton | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.aggs.school.nz | tkw.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 31.4).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (485 vs 507).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is a state school while Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is girls and Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki is co-educational.
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 Auckland Girls' Grammar School better than Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki?
On the Success Index (NZ), Auckland Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (64.6 vs 31.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auckland Girls' Grammar School and Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Newton and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Girls' Grammar School: 485. Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Girls' Grammar School and Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki rank in Auckland?
Auckland Girls' Grammar School is 49th of 101 and Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).