Epsom Girls Grammar School vs St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 757 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Remuera · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
243 students
| Measure | Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom, Auckland | St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #14 of 101 | #98 of 390 |
| National rank | #20 of 486 | #160 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,335 | 243 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 344 |
| Total roll | 2,335 | 243 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 85% | – |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 12.2% | 4.1% |
| International students | 6.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.eggs.school.nz | www.smcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 79.4).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 402).
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School does better on roll size (2,335 vs 243).
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -9.8%).
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 2,335 students compared with 243.
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School is a state school while St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Epsom Girls Grammar School 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 Epsom Girls Grammar School better than St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Epsom Girls Grammar School ranks higher (85.4 vs 79.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Epsom Girls Grammar School and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Epsom and Remuera in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Epsom Girls Grammar School: 402. St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera): 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Epsom Girls Grammar School and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) rank in Auckland?
Epsom Girls Grammar School is 14th of 101 and St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is 98th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).