Diocesan School For Girls vs Epsom Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 366 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diocesan School For Girls
Epsom · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,727 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
| Measure | Diocesan School For Girls Epsom, Auckland | Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #14 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #20 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,727 | 2,335 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 402 |
| Total roll | 1,727 | 2,335 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.3% | 4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.8% | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 97.2% | 85% |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| International students | 2.1% | 6.8% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.diocesan.school.nz | www.eggs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School does better on roll size (2,335 vs 1,727).
- •Diocesan School For Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.3% vs 4.7%).
- •Diocesan School For Girls does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.8% vs 93.2%).
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 2,335 students compared with 1,727.
- •Diocesan School For Girls is a private school while Epsom Girls Grammar 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 Diocesan School For Girls better than Epsom Girls Grammar 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 Diocesan School For Girls and Epsom Girls Grammar School?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Epsom and Epsom in Auckland.
How do Diocesan School For Girls and Epsom Girls Grammar School rank in Auckland?
Diocesan School For Girls is unranked and Epsom Girls Grammar School is 14th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).