Golden Grove School vs Onehunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 193 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove School
Onehunga ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
52 students
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
434 students
| Measure | Golden Grove School Onehunga, Auckland | Onehunga Primary School Onehunga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #180 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #405 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 52 | 434 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 410 |
| Total roll | 52 | 434 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 24.9% |
| International students | 3.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Onehunga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.goldengrove.school.nz | www.onehungaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOnehunga Primary School does better on roll size (434 vs 52).
- โขGolden Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -5.8%).
- โขOnehunga Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 52.
- โขGolden Grove School is a private school while Onehunga Primary School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Golden Grove School better than Onehunga Primary School?
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 Golden Grove School and Onehunga Primary School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Onehunga and Onehunga in Auckland.
How do Golden Grove School and Onehunga Primary School rank in Auckland?
Golden Grove School is unranked and Onehunga Primary School is 180th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).