Northern Health School vs The Busy Group New Zealand Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 728 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
The Busy Group New Zealand Limited
Auckland Central ยท Charter secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
118 students
| Measure | Northern Health School Grafton, Auckland | The Busy Group New Zealand Limited Auckland Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #84 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #308 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | โ | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 8 | 118 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 445 |
| Total roll | 8 | 118 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -68.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 52.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 11.8% |
| Mฤori students | 50% | 52.5% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 36.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Grafton | Auckland Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.nhs.school.nz | thebusyschool.org.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขThe Busy Group New Zealand Limited does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 569).
- โขThe Busy Group New Zealand Limited does better on roll size (118 vs 8).
- โขThe Busy Group New Zealand Limited is the larger school with 118 students compared with 8.
- โขNorthern Health School is a state school while The Busy Group New Zealand Limited is a charter 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 Northern Health School better than The Busy Group New Zealand Limited?
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 The Busy Group New Zealand Limited?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Grafton and Auckland Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northern Health School: 569. The Busy Group New Zealand Limited: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northern Health School and The Busy Group New Zealand Limited rank in Auckland?
Northern Health School is unranked and The Busy Group New Zealand Limited is 84th of 101 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).