Schools in Parnell
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around Parnell, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 1 primary, 2 secondary. ACG Parnell College 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 Parnell 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
Academic96Outcomes63Retention91Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review85 - View profile →
79
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review80 - View profile →
57
/ 100 composite
Academic78Outcomes7Retention64Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review75
What the record says about Parnell schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Parnell School
Parnell School's 2023 ERO review found that ākonga have a strong sense of belonging, the curriculum is authentically responsive to student needs and interests, and staff demonstrate collective efficacy focused on ākonga achievement. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Crimson Global Academy
Crimson Global Academy is a private secondary school that meets all eight criteria for registration under the Education Act 1989. The school has suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for its curriculum delivery, with regularly reviewed policies to ensure student safety. All registration criteria are met across premises, staffing, equipment, curriculum, and tuition standards.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Parnell schools
What schools are in Parnell?
Parnell, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (1 primary, 2 secondary): Crimson Global Academy, Parnell School, ACG Parnell College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Parnell?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — ACG Parnell College ranks highest among Parnell 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 Parnell?
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 Parnell 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 Parnell address.
Decile or EQI — how are Parnell 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).