Auckland Girls' Grammar School vs UP International College New Zealand
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 827 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
UP International College New Zealand
Auckland CBD · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students
| Measure | Auckland Girls' Grammar School Newton, Auckland | UP International College New Zealand Auckland CBD, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #49 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #140 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,185 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | – |
| Total roll | 1,185 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.6% | -61.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.9% | – |
| Māori students | 21.9% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 67.4% | 1.2% |
| International students | 1.3% | 97.6% |
| suburb or town | Newton | Auckland CBD |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.aggs.school.nz | partnerships.up.education/ |
The verdict
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School does better on roll size (1,185 vs 329).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.6% vs -61.3%).
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 329.
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is a state school while UP International College New Zealand is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Auckland Girls' Grammar School is girls and UP International College New Zealand 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 UP International College New Zealand?
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 Auckland Girls' Grammar School and UP International College New Zealand?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Newton and Auckland CBD in Auckland.
How do Auckland Girls' Grammar School and UP International College New Zealand rank in Auckland?
Auckland Girls' Grammar School is 49th of 101 and UP International College New Zealand is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).