Iqra School vs New Lynn School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 807 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
| Measure | Iqra School New Lynn, Auckland | New Lynn School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #214 of 390 |
| National rank | #69 of 486 | #583 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 268 | 412 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 451 |
| Total roll | 268 | 412 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.3% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 21.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.iqra.school.nz | www.newlynn.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Iqra School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 62.1).
- •Iqra School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 451).
- •New Lynn School does better on roll size (412 vs 268).
- •New Lynn School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.8% vs 8.3%).
- •New Lynn School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 268.
- •Iqra School is a state integrated school while New Lynn 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 Iqra School better than New Lynn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Iqra School ranks higher (76.5 vs 62.1 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 Iqra School and New Lynn School?
About 807 m in a straight line, between New Lynn and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Iqra School: 409. New Lynn School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Iqra School and New Lynn School rank in Auckland?
Iqra School is 35th of 101 and New Lynn School is 214th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).