Northern Health School vs St Peter's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 762 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Health School
Grafton · State special school
8 students
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,321 students
| Measure | Northern Health School Grafton, Auckland | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #17 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #27 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 8 | 1,321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 383 |
| Total roll | 8 | 1,321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -68.7% | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.3% |
| Māori students | 50% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 22% |
| International students | 0% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Grafton | Grafton |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.nhs.school.nz | www.st-peters.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (383 vs 569).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll size (1,321 vs 8).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.6% vs -68.7%).
- •St Peter's College (Epsom) is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 8.
- •Northern Health School is a state school while St Peter's College (Epsom) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Northern Health 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 Northern Health School better than St Peter's College (Epsom)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northern Health School and St Peter's College (Epsom)?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Grafton and Grafton in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northern Health School: 569. St Peter's College (Epsom): 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northern Health School and St Peter's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Northern Health School is unranked and St Peter's College (Epsom) is 17th of 101 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).