Diocesan School For Girls
Clyde Street, Epsom · Auckland — Central
Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #98 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Diocesan School For Girls is a composite school in Epsom, Auckland with a roll of 1,697. An ERO special review in May 2021 found the school meets all eight registration criteria under the Education and Training Act 2020, with suitable premises, staffing, equipment and curriculum for its student population. The school was noted for high-quality provision for international students and a responsive hostel environment supporting inclusive learning. Composite score: 85.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Epsom looking for an independent setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Diocesan School For Girls a good school?
Diocesan School For Girls scores 88/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- All eight registration criteria are being met
- High quality provision for international students with strong pastoral care and language support
- Responsive hostel environment that promotes inclusive emotional atmosphere supporting learning
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 99% · L2 99% · UE 98% · top 10% of band (n=38) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 71% · Te Pūkenga 1% · Industry 1% · top quartile of band (n=36) · why? ▼ hide
100% to Y13 · top quartile of band (n=44) · why? ▼ hide
no discipline data · why? ▼ hide
+12.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2021-05 · top quartile of band (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-05-12 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
- Premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum are all suitable for the school's student population and age range
- School has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- High quality provision for international students with strong team approach to pastoral care and English language support
- Hostel provision meets all Hostel Regulations requirements with responsive relationships and secure environment
"The school's managers have attested that they comply with the provisions as described in clause 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020 in respect to their being fit and proper persons to manage the school."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2021. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
99.4%
177 of 178 leavers
0.0pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
99.4%
177 of 178 leavers
+3.0pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
98.3%
175 of 178 leavers
+4.3pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
100.0%
2024 cohort · 178 students
+3.6pt vs 2023
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 20
- Service Industries 16
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$2.18M
Per-student funding · 2022
$1,284
2018
$2.0M
2019
$2.1M
2020
$2.1M
2021
$2.2M
2022
$2.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 34
- Year 02 44
- Year 03 44
- Year 04 71
- Year 05 72
- Year 06 72
- Year 07 194
- Year 08 202
- Year 09 233
- Year 10 209
- Year 11 177
- Year 12 173
- Year 13+ 180
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 62.9%
- Asian 39.3%
- Māori 5.7%
- Pacific 2.9%
- International 2.2%
- Other / MELAA 1.5%
International students
SIEBA member · Boarding available
Years accepted
Year 1 - Year 13
Location
Clyde Street, Epsom. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Diocesan School For Girls.
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Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.4km · 2,274 roll
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Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · 0.6km · roll n/a
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-1 vs this
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · 0.8km · 236 roll
76
-12 vs this
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · 0.9km · 1,641 roll
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-3 vs this
Totara Point School
Contributing · 0.9km · roll n/a
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Frequently asked
Is Diocesan School For Girls a good school?
Diocesan School For Girls scores 88/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-05 review identified 5 key findings. School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at Diocesan School For Girls?
Contact the school directly on 09-5200221, email office@diocesan.school.nz, or visit www.diocesan.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Diocesan School For Girls is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Diocesan School For Girls has 1,697 students. It is a girls school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Diocesan School For Girls in 2021-05, signed by Steve Tanner. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- diocesan.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz