Diocesan School For Girls vs St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 756 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
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Remuera · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
243 students
| Measure | Diocesan School For Girls Epsom, Auckland | St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #98 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #160 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,727 | 243 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 344 |
| Total roll | 1,727 | 243 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.3% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 97.2% | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| International students | 2.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.diocesan.school.nz | www.smcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Diocesan School For Girls does better on roll size (1,727 vs 243).
- •Diocesan School For Girls does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.3% vs -9.8%).
- •Diocesan School For Girls is the larger school with 1,727 students compared with 243.
- •Diocesan School For Girls is a private school while St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Diocesan School For Girls is girls and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is co-educational.
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 St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)?
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 St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Epsom and Remuera in Auckland.
How do Diocesan School For Girls and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) rank in Auckland?
Diocesan School For Girls is unranked and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is 98th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).