Chaucer School vs New Lynn School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
| Measure | Chaucer School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | New Lynn School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 390 | #214 of 390 |
| National rank | #641 of 1,559 | #583 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 205 | 412 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 451 |
| Total roll | 205 | 412 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 21.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chaucer.school.nz | www.newlynn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •New Lynn School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.1 vs 59.3).
- •Chaucer School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 451).
- •New Lynn School does better on roll size (412 vs 205).
- •New Lynn School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.8% vs -13.5%).
- •New Lynn School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 205.
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 Chaucer School better than New Lynn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Lynn School ranks higher (62.1 vs 59.3 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 Chaucer School and New Lynn School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chaucer School: 429. New Lynn School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chaucer School and New Lynn School rank in Auckland?
Chaucer School is 222nd of 390 and New Lynn School is 214th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).