Dilworth School vs Diocesan School For Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 183 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dilworth School
Remuera ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
503 students
Diocesan School For Girls
Epsom ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
1,727 students
| Measure | Dilworth School Remuera, Auckland | Diocesan School For Girls Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Private | Private |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 503 | 1,727 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | โ |
| Total roll | 503 | 1,727 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 12.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 97.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 88% | 97.2% |
| Mฤori students | 21.3% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 53.9% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dilworth.school.nz/ | www.diocesan.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขDiocesan School For Girls does better on roll size (1,727 vs 503).
- โขDiocesan School For Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.3% vs -15.4%).
- โขDilworth School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 97.8%).
- โขDiocesan School For Girls is the larger school with 1,727 students compared with 503.
- โขDilworth School is boys and Diocesan School For Girls is girls.
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 Dilworth School better than Diocesan School For Girls?
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 Dilworth School and Diocesan School For Girls?
About 183 m in a straight line, between Remuera and Epsom in Auckland.
How do Dilworth School and Diocesan School For Girls rank in Auckland?
Dilworth School is unranked and Diocesan School For Girls is unranked among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).