Freemans Bay School vs Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Freemans Bay School Freemans Bay, Auckland | Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 390 | #157 of 390 |
| National rank | #75 of 1,559 | #313 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 646 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 391 |
| Total roll | 646 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.8% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.3% | 37.3% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 19.7% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Freemans Bay | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.freemansbay.school.nz | www.newton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Freemans Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.3 vs 73.5).
- •Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 408).
- •Freemans Bay School does better on roll size (646 vs 314).
- •Freemans Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.8% vs -3.3%).
- •Freemans Bay School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 314.
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 Freemans Bay School better than Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Freemans Bay School ranks higher (83.3 vs 73.5 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 Freemans Bay School and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Freemans Bay and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Freemans Bay School: 408. Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Freemans Bay School and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School rank in Auckland?
Freemans Bay School is 45th of 390 and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School is 157th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).