Schools in Epsom
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 9 schools in and around Epsom, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 4 primary, 5 secondary. Diocesan School For Girls is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
9 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Epsom ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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/ 100 composite
Academic99Outcomes72Retention100Wellbeing—Trajectory65ERO review85 - 2Totara Point School
Epsom · Contributing · — students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory—ERO review75 - 3Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2,274 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic92Outcomes74Retention95Wellbeing96Trajectory56ERO review85 - View profile →
85
/ 100 composite
Academic98Outcomes65Retention98Wellbeing—Trajectory67ERO review87 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory50ERO review84 - View profile →
79
/ 100 composite
Academic92Outcomes68Retention94Wellbeing57Trajectory57ERO review85 - View profile →
79
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory45ERO review83 - 8Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Epsom · Contributing · 226 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review84 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing—Trajectory—ERO review75
What the record says about Epsom schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Diocesan School For Girls
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.
Full source-linked profile →Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom Girls Grammar School is a secondary school for Year 9–15 students in Epsom, Auckland. The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and had 72 international students enrolled at the time of the 2024 ERO review. The ERO found the school provides a welcoming, inclusive environment with thorough policies for monitoring student wellbeing, academic progress and achievement, along with good English language support. The school's composite score is 85.
Full source-linked profile →St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is a composite school in Epsom, Auckland. The school meets all criteria for registration as a private school. The ERO review identified that the school has suitable premises, appropriate staffing for its student age range, and equipment suitable for curriculum delivery.
Full source-linked profile →Kohia Terrace School
Kohia Terrace School's 2023 ERO review focused on international student provision. The school attested full compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. International students receive high-quality English language programmes, engage actively in regular classes, and participate well in co-curricular activities, making good academic progress.
Full source-linked profile →Auckland Grammar School
The school's board attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2022, with confirmed board administration and curriculum compliance. The August 2022 board assurance review found the board had attested compliance across all assessed requirement areas. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Epsom Normal School
Epsom Normal School's 2024 ERO review found well-established school-wide leadership supporting continuous improvement, a professional staff culture with high capability and clear expectations, and teachers committed to effective teaching practices that enhance equitable outcomes. The school achieved a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom) had a follow-up ERO review in November 2024. The school demonstrates strong teaching and learning, with most learners achieving at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. Strategic leadership, effective use of assessment information, and strong collaborative relationships among staff and the school community are key strengths supporting learner progress and achievement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Epsom schools
What schools are in Epsom?
Epsom, Auckland has 9 schools on our records (4 primary, 5 secondary): Auckland Grammar School, Epsom Girls Grammar School, Diocesan School For Girls, St Cuthbert's College (Epsom), Epsom Normal School, Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom), Totara Point School, Kohia Terrace School, Sisters United Academy. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Epsom?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Diocesan School For Girls ranks highest among Epsom schools (88/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Epsom?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Epsom does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Epsom address.
Decile or EQI — how are Epsom schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).