Grey Lynn School vs Westmere School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Westmere School (Auckland)
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students
| Measure | Grey Lynn School Grey Lynn, Auckland | Westmere School (Auckland) Westmere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #149 of 390 | #130 of 390 |
| National rank | #273 of 1,559 | #232 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 248 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 378 |
| Total roll | 248 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.3% | -26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 25.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Grey Lynn | Westmere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.greylynn.school.nz/ | www.westmere.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westmere School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.8 vs 75.1).
- •Westmere School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 379).
- •Westmere School (Auckland) does better on roll size (359 vs 248).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.3% vs -26%).
- •Westmere School (Auckland) is the larger school with 359 students compared with 248.
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 Westmere School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westmere School (Auckland) ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.1 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 Westmere School (Auckland)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grey Lynn and Westmere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grey Lynn School: 379. Westmere School (Auckland): 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grey Lynn School and Westmere School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Grey Lynn School is 149th of 390 and Westmere School (Auckland) is 130th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).