Grey Lynn School vs Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students
| Measure | Grey Lynn School Grey Lynn, Auckland | Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #149 of 390 | #161 of 390 |
| National rank | #273 of 1,559 | #320 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 248 | 124 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 380 |
| Total roll | 248 | 124 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.3% | -28.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Grey Lynn | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.greylynn.school.nz/ | www.maristhernebay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Grey Lynn School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.1 vs 73.1).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 380).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on roll size (248 vs 124).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.3% vs -28.8%).
- •Grey Lynn School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 124.
- •Grey Lynn School is a state school while Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is a state integrated 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 Grey Lynn School better than Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grey Lynn School ranks higher (75.1 vs 73.1 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 Grey Lynn School and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grey Lynn and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grey Lynn School: 379. Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grey Lynn School and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) rank in Auckland?
Grey Lynn School is 149th of 390 and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) is 161st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).