Auckland Grammar School vs Mt Eden Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Mt Eden Normal School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
585 students
| Measure | Auckland Grammar School Epsom, Auckland | Mt Eden Normal School Mount Eden, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #12 of 101 | #46 of 390 |
| National rank | #16 of 486 | #76 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,769 | 585 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 346 |
| Total roll | 2,769 | 585 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.5% | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 2.2% |
| International students | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Mount Eden |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ags.school.nz | www.mteden.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Auckland Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.9 vs 83.3).
- •Mt Eden Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 386).
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll size (2,769 vs 585).
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs -12.1%).
- •Auckland Grammar School is the larger school with 2,769 students compared with 585.
- •Auckland Grammar School is boys and Mt Eden Normal 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 Grammar School better than Mt Eden Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Auckland Grammar School ranks higher (85.9 vs 83.3 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 Mt Eden Normal School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Epsom and Mount Eden in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Grammar School: 386. Mt Eden Normal School: 346. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Grammar School and Mt Eden Normal School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Grammar School is 12th of 101 and Mt Eden Normal School is 46th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).