Epsom Normal School vs St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 771 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Epsom · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,655 students
| Measure | Epsom Normal School Epsom, Auckland | St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #50 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #82 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 638 | 1,655 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 355 | – |
| Total roll | 638 | 1,655 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.2% | 13.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93% |
| Māori students | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 5% |
| International students | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Epsom | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.epsomnormalprimary.school.nz/ | www.stcuthberts.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) does better on roll size (1,655 vs 638).
- •St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.5% vs -4.2%).
- •St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is the larger school with 1,655 students compared with 638.
- •Epsom Normal School is a state school while St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Epsom Normal School is co-educational and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) 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 Epsom Normal School better than St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)?
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 Epsom Normal School and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Epsom and Epsom in Auckland.
How do Epsom Normal School and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Epsom Normal School is 50th of 390 and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).