Crimson Global Academy vs Parnell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 702 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crimson Global Academy
Parnell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
77 students
Parnell School
Parnell · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
| Measure | Crimson Global Academy Parnell, Auckland | Parnell School Parnell, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #116 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #199 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 77 | 546 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 382 |
| Total roll | 77 | 546 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 475% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Parnell |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/nz/ | www.parnell.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Parnell School does better on roll size (546 vs 77).
- •Crimson Global Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (475% vs -1.6%).
- •Parnell School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 77.
- •Crimson Global Academy is a private school while Parnell School is a state 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 Crimson Global Academy better than Parnell 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 Crimson Global Academy and Parnell School?
About 702 m in a straight line, between Parnell and Parnell in Auckland.
How do Crimson Global Academy and Parnell School rank in Auckland?
Crimson Global Academy is unranked and Parnell School is 116th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).