Grey Lynn School vs St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 593 m 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
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
| Measure | Grey Lynn School Grey Lynn, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 390 | #251 of 390 |
| National rank | #273 of 1,559 | #849 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 248 | 76 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 447 |
| Total roll | 248 | 76 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.3% | 40.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.9% | 34.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Grey Lynn | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.greylynn.school.nz/ | www.st-joseph.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Grey Lynn School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.1 vs 50.9).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 447).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on roll size (248 vs 76).
- •St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.4% vs -19.3%).
- •Grey Lynn School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 76.
- •Grey Lynn School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grey Lynn School is co-educational and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is girls.
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 St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grey Lynn School ranks higher (75.1 vs 50.9 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 St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Grey Lynn and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grey Lynn School: 379. St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grey Lynn School and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) rank in Auckland?
Grey Lynn School is 149th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is 251st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).