I have heard schooling is a big issue in Auckland. Can someone please share their experience and recommend any good schools and share strategy on selecting best school for kids over 5 years old. Thanks
It’s a subjective topic as you and your child may have varied preferences compared to the next person. In order to get your decision right for your child, or for yourself perhaps, you should take in a range of factors: everything from location, size of student population, to whether the school is single-sex or co-educational. However here are some top schools both primary in Auckland in no particular order which you can further research.
Best Primary Schools in Auckland
1. St Cuthbert’s College, Auckland
St Cuthbert’s College is a private, non-denominational day and boarding school for girls, located in Auckland. Founded in 1915, the school has approximately 1,333 students enrolled, and is popularly regarded as one of the best schools in Auckland, and in New Zealand. Metro Magazine stated that the top academic results in Auckland, every year, are scored by St Cuthbert’s College and the school has been awarded the title of Metro Magazine’s Highest-Ranked Auckland Secondary School for Academic Achievement.
Important Information:
Address: 122 Market Road, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 520 4159
Ages: 1 to 13
Enrollment: ~1,333
Website: stcuthberts.school.nz
2. Diocesan School for Girls
Diocesan School for Girls is an independent girls’ school in located in Auckland. It is consistently a top-achieving school nationally. Established in 1903, the school caters for approximately 1,470 students from Year 1 through to Year 13—including international students—and has accommodation for 50 boarders at Innes House.
Important Information:
Address: Clyde Street, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 520 0221
Ages: 1 to 13
Enrollment: ~1,470
Website: diocesan.school.nz
3.Epsom Girls’ Grammar School
Epsom Girls Grammar School is a state secondary school for girls located in Auckland. Established in 1917, the school caters for 2,200 students, ranging from Year 9 to 13, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Epsom House, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand.
Address: 14 Silver Rd, Epsom, Auckland 1023
Telephone: +64 9630 5963
Year: 9 to 13
Enrollment: ~ 2,200
Website: eggs.school.nz
4. Carmel College
Carmel College is a Catholic secondary school for girls located in Milford on Auckland’s North Shore. Founded in 1957, the school has about 1,021 students enrolled.
Important Information:
Address: 108 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland 0620
Telephone: +64 9 486 1132
Year: 7 to 13
Enrollment: ~1,021
Website: carmel.school.nz
5. Baradene College of the Sacred Heart
Baradene College of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic high school for girls located in Auckland. Founded in 1909, the school caters for students aged from 11 to 18 (Year 7-13).
Important Information:
Address: 237 Victoria Avenue, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 524 6019
Year: 7 to 13
Enrollment: ~1,333
Website: baradene.school.nz
Best High Schools in Auckland, New Zealand
1. Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate is a state, co-educational, high school located in Auckland. Founded in 2004, when Hillary College, Bairds Intermediate School and Clydemore Primary School merged, the school caters for students in Year 1 through to Year 15.
According to a report by the Ministry of Education , there are approximately 588 students enrolled in the senior school; 1,217 intermediate, and 1,251 junior schools.
Important Information:
Address: 2 Franklyne Rd, Otara, Manukau City, Auckland 2023
Telephone: 09 274 5782
Ages: 1 to 15
Enrollment: ~ 588 (senior school)
Website: sehc.school.nz
2. Western Springs College
Western Springs College is a public, co-educational, secondary school located in Auckland. Established in 1960, the school caters for approximately 1,573 students, from Years 9 to 13 (ages 13 to 18).
Important Information:
Address: 100 Motions Rd, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand
Telephone: (+64 09) 815 6730
Ages: 13 to 18
Enrollment: ~1,573
Website: westernsprings.school.nz
3. Glendowie College
Glendowie College is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Auckland. Established in 1961, the school has approximately 1,257 students enrolled, from Year 9 to Year 13.
Important Information:
Address: 21 Crossfield Rd, Glendowie, Auckland 1071
Telephone: (09) 575 9128
Year: 7 to 13
Enrollment: ~1,257
Website: gdc.school.nz
4. Mt Roskill Grammer School
Mount Roskill Grammar School is a public, co-educational high school located in Auckland. Founded in 1954, the school is considered to be one of the most diverse schools in Auckland, having students of over 70 different nationalities including approximately 120 International students.
Important Information:
Address: Frost Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 621 0050
Year: 9 to 13
Enrollment: ~1,962
Website: mrgs.school.nz
5. Howick College
Howick College is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Auckland. Founded in 1974, the school caters for Years 9 to 13, and has apporoximately 2,132 students enrolled.
Important Information:
Address: Sandspit Road, Howick Auckland, 2014
Telephone: (09) 534 4492
Year: 9 to 13
Enrollment: ~ 2,132
Website: howickcollege.school.nz