Auckland Grammar School vs St Peter's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 195 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
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,321 students
| Measure | Auckland Grammar School Epsom, Auckland | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #12 of 101 | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | #16 of 486 | #27 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 2,769 | 1,321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 383 |
| Total roll | 2,769 | 1,321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90% | 98.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.5% | 93.3% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 22% |
| International students | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ags.school.nz | www.st-peters.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Auckland Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.9 vs 83.3).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (383 vs 386).
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll size (2,769 vs 1,321).
- •Auckland Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs -0.6%).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.8% vs 90%).
- •Auckland Grammar School is the larger school with 2,769 students compared with 1,321.
- •Auckland Grammar School is a state school while St Peter's College (Epsom) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Peter's College (Epsom)?
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 St Peter's College (Epsom)?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Epsom and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Grammar School: 386. St Peter's College (Epsom): 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Grammar School and St Peter's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Auckland Grammar School is 12th of 101 and St Peter's College (Epsom) is 17th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).