Auckland Grammar School vs Northern Health School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 820 m 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
Northern Health School
Grafton · State special school
8 students
| Measure | Auckland Grammar School Epsom, Auckland | Northern Health School Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #12 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #16 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 2,769 | 8 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 569 |
| Total roll | 2,769 | 8 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | -68.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.5% | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 50% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 12.5% |
| International students | 5.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ags.school.nz | www.nhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 569).
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll size (2,769 vs 8).
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs -68.7%).
- •Auckland Grammar School is the larger school with 2,769 students compared with 8.
- •Auckland Grammar School is boys and Northern Health 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 Northern Health School?
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 Grammar School and Northern Health School?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Epsom and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Grammar School: 386. Northern Health School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Grammar School and Northern Health School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Grammar School is 12th of 101 and Northern Health School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).