Schools in Grey Lynn
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around Grey Lynn, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 3 primary. St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) 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 Grey Lynn 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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86
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review65 - View profile →
78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory46ERO review79 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory26ERO review74
What the record says about Grey Lynn 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 Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
St Joseph's School has a strong sense of community, with school values promoting care, kindness and respect among students and staff. Student achievement and progress are positive, and whānau are supportive of the school. The school currently has a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Newton Central School
Newton Central School's 2024 ERO review found that the majority of ākonga in Te Aka Pukaea are achieving educational success in literacy and numeracy, with equitable outcomes supported by strong Māori representation at senior management and governance levels. The school's long-standing co-governance structure reflects a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership model, underpinned by Te Tiriti-based practices that support inclusion, language, culture and identity. Ākonga, kaimahi and whānau report a strong sense of belonging.
Full source-linked profile →Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn School's 2023 ERO review found the school continuing to strengthen inclusive practices with a focus on Māori and Pacific students, while developing school-wide leadership and teaching capability. Community collaboration is strengthening to support student engagement and learning. The school has no composite score recorded.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Grey Lynn schools
What schools are in Grey Lynn?
Grey Lynn, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): Grey Lynn School, Newton Central School, St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Grey Lynn?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) ranks highest among Grey Lynn schools (86/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Grey Lynn?
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 Grey Lynn 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 Grey Lynn address.
Decile or EQI — how are Grey Lynn 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).