Crimson Global Academy vs UP International College New Zealand
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crimson Global Academy
Parnell ยท Private secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
77 students
UP International College New Zealand
Auckland CBD ยท Private secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
329 students
| Measure | Crimson Global Academy Parnell, Auckland | UP International College New Zealand Auckland CBD, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Private | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 77 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | โ |
| Total roll | 77 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 475% | -61.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.2% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0% | 97.6% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Auckland CBD |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/nz/ | partnerships.up.education/ |
The verdict
- โขUP International College New Zealand does better on roll size (329 vs 77).
- โขCrimson Global Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (475% vs -61.3%).
- โขUP International College New Zealand is the larger school with 329 students compared with 77.
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 UP International College New Zealand?
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 UP International College New Zealand?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Parnell and Auckland CBD in Auckland.
How do Crimson Global Academy and UP International College New Zealand rank in Auckland?
Crimson Global Academy is unranked and UP International College New Zealand is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).