Auckland Girls' Grammar School vs Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 653 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 Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Auckland Girls' Grammar School Newton, Auckland | Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #49 of 101 | #157 of 390 |
| National rank | #140 of 486 | #313 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,185 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 391 |
| Total roll | 1,185 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.6% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.9% | – |
| Māori students | 21.9% | 37.3% |
| Pacific students | 67.4% | 19.7% |
| International students | 1.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newton | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.aggs.school.nz | www.newton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 64.6).
- •Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 485).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School does better on roll size (1,185 vs 314).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.6% vs -3.3%).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 314.
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is girls and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School 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 Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School ranks higher (73.5 vs 64.6 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 Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Newton and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Girls' Grammar School: 485. Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Girls' Grammar School and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Girls' Grammar School is 49th of 101 and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School is 157th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).