Golden Grove School vs Royal Oak School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km 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
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
457 students
| Measure | Golden Grove School Onehunga, Auckland | Royal Oak School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #123 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #212 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 52 | 457 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 381 |
| Total roll | 52 | 457 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -24% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 14.4% |
| International students | 3.8% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.goldengrove.school.nz | www.rops.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRoyal Oak School does better on roll size (457 vs 52).
- โขGolden Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -24%).
- โขRoyal Oak School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 52.
- โขGolden Grove School is a private school while Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Onehunga and Royal Oak in Auckland.
How do Golden Grove School and Royal Oak School rank in Auckland?
Golden Grove School is unranked and Royal Oak School is 123rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).