Ficino School vs St Peter's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ficino School
Mount Eden ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
150 students
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
1,321 students
| Measure | Ficino School Mount Eden, Auckland | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #27 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 150 | 1,321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 383 |
| Total roll | 150 | 1,321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 98.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 93.3% |
| Mฤori students | 0.7% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 22% |
| International students | 0% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ficino.school.nz | www.st-peters.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll size (1,321 vs 150).
- โขSt Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.6% vs -1.4%).
- โขSt Peter's College (Epsom) is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 150.
- โขFicino School is a private school while St Peter's College (Epsom) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขFicino School is co-educational and St Peter's College (Epsom) is boys.
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 Ficino School better than St Peter'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 Ficino School and St Peter's College (Epsom)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Grafton in Auckland.
How do Ficino School and St Peter's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Ficino School is unranked and St Peter's College (Epsom) is 17th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).