Northern Health School vs Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 976 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Health School
Grafton ยท State special school
8 students
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
314 students
| Measure | Northern Health School Grafton, Auckland | Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #157 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #313 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 8 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 391 |
| Total roll | 8 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -68.7% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 50% | 37.3% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 19.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Grafton | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.nhs.school.nz | www.newton.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Uru Karaka Newton Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 569).
- โขTe Uru Karaka Newton Central School does better on roll size (314 vs 8).
- โขTe Uru Karaka Newton Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -68.7%).
- โขTe Uru Karaka Newton Central School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 8.
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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Grafton and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northern Health School: 569. Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northern Health School and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School rank in Auckland?
Northern Health School is unranked and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School is 157th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).