Auckland Grammar School vs Macleans College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,769 students
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students
| Measure | Auckland Grammar School Epsom, Auckland | Macleans College Bucklands Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #12 of 101 | #6 of 101 |
| National rank | #16 of 486 | #8 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,769 | 3,069 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 385 |
| Total roll | 2,769 | 3,069 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90% | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.5% | 85.8% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 2.3% |
| International students | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Bucklands Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ags.school.nz | www.macleans.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Macleans College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.0 vs 85.9).
- •Macleans College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 386).
- •Macleans College does better on roll size (3,069 vs 2,769).
- •Macleans College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 5.6%).
- •Macleans College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (93.2% vs 90%).
- •Macleans College is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 2,769.
- •Auckland Grammar School is boys and Macleans College 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 Grammar School better than Macleans College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Macleans College ranks higher (88.0 vs 85.9 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 Grammar School and Macleans College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Epsom and Bucklands Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Grammar School: 386. Macleans College: 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Grammar School and Macleans College rank in Auckland?
Auckland Grammar School is 12th of 101 and Macleans College is 6th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).