Newmarket School vs St Peter's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 506 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newmarket School
Newmarket · State contributing · Years 1–6
254 students
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,321 students
| Measure | Newmarket School Newmarket, Auckland | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #135 of 390 | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | #245 of 1,559 | #27 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 254 | 1,321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 383 |
| Total roll | 254 | 1,321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.1% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.3% |
| Māori students | 2% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 22% |
| International students | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Newmarket | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.newmarket.school.nz | www.st-peters.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.3 vs 76.5).
- •Newmarket School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 383).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll size (1,321 vs 254).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.6% vs -4.1%).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 254.
- •Newmarket School is a state school while St Peter's College (Epsom) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Newmarket School is co-educational and St Peter's College (Epsom) is boys.
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 Newmarket School better than St Peter's College (Epsom)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter's College (Epsom) ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.5 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 Newmarket School and St Peter's College (Epsom)?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newmarket School: 372. St Peter's College (Epsom): 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newmarket School and St Peter's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Newmarket School is 135th of 390 and St Peter's College (Epsom) is 17th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).