Schools in New Lynn
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 6 schools in and around New Lynn, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 2 primary, 3 secondary. Oaklynn Special School 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.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in New 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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Wellbeing94Trajectory88ERO review78 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory59ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing71Trajectory71ERO review66 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Academic70Outcomes20Retention88Wellbeing94Trajectory80ERO review62 - View profile →
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing59Trajectory60ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic74Outcomes20Retention80Wellbeing0Trajectory78ERO review83
What the record says about New 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.
Oaklynn Special School
Oaklynn Special School is a specialist school serving 226 students in New Lynn. The Board of Trustees confirmed in April 2024 that all regulatory and legislative requirements, Board administration requirements, and curriculum requirements have been met.
Full source-linked profile →Fruitvale Road School
Fruitvale Road School's 2022 ERO review identified strengths in its shift to a Māori holistic lens for teaching, well-developed internal evaluation practices, and strong whānau and community partnerships. The school's values-based approach and focus on positive learner outcomes were noted as supporting ākonga to be their best self. No composite score was available at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →New Lynn School
New Lynn School's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found that most students are engaged, though less than half achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics. The school maintains a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes students' emotional, physical, and cultural safety. Leaders and teachers work collaboratively to support professional learning aligned with the school's strategic goals.
Full source-linked profile →Kelston Girls' College
Kelston Girls' College's most recent Board Assurance Review (September 2024) found the board had attested to compliance in most regulatory areas including health, safety, welfare, personnel management, finance, and assets. Two areas of non-compliance were identified: the school lacks a health curriculum statement and has incomplete police vetting records. Curriculum compliance status remains to be confirmed.
Full source-linked profile →Kelston Boys' High School
Kelston Boys' High School received an international students review in March 2024. The school is a signatory to the Code of Practice 2021 and attested compliance with all aspects of the Code. ERO found effective processes for annual self-review and pastoral care, reliable internal evaluation of teaching and learning quality, and demonstrated capacity to improve practices.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about New Lynn schools
What schools are in New Lynn?
New Lynn, Auckland has 6 schools on our records (2 primary, 3 secondary): Kelston Boys' High School, Kelston Girls' College, Iqra School, Fruitvale Road School, New Lynn School, Oaklynn Special School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in New Lynn?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Oaklynn Special School ranks highest among New Lynn schools (86/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Kelston Boys' High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for New 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 New 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 New Lynn address.
Decile or EQI — how are New 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).