Schools in Grafton
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around Grafton, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 2 secondary. St Peter's College (Epsom) 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Grafton 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.
- 1St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1,312 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic96Outcomes76Retention96Wellbeing55Trajectory49ERO review85 - 2Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Grafton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · — students · EQI 475–509
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/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing—Trajectory—ERO review75
More schools in Grafton
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Northern Health School Specialist School · 5 students
What the record says about Grafton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Peter's College (Epsom)
St Peter's College's 2022 ERO review identified a positive learning culture underpinned by respectful relationships and high expectations, with consistently equitable and excellent outcomes for all students. Students reported strong belonging and pride in the school, with well-established partnerships between the school, whānau, and trustees. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Northern Health School
Northern Health School is a specialist school with a roll of 5 students, achieving a composite score of 76. The school's 2019 ERO review found it successfully supports most students to transition back into regular schooling or further education, with students maintaining achievement levels in mathematics, reading and writing despite health challenges. Key strengths include an embedded culture of care and respectful relationships, individualised and learner-focused curriculum plans, and educationally powerful connections with other schools and support agencies.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Grafton schools
What schools are in Grafton?
Grafton, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (2 secondary): St Peter's College (Epsom), Northern Health School, Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Grafton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Peter's College (Epsom) ranks highest among Grafton schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Grafton?
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 Grafton 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 Grafton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Grafton 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).