The ranking is based on reviews from students, parents and staff. The rating weighs the number of reviews, and only schools with at least 3 reviews qualify for the list.

Updated 23 October 2026

1. 1Vanguard Military SchoolAuckland3 reviews4.1
2. 2Otago Boys' High SchoolDunedin3 reviews4.1
3. 3Huanui CollegeWhangarei4 reviews4.1
4. 4Roncalli CollegeTimaru5 reviews4.1
5. 5St John's College (Hillcrest)Hamilton8 reviews4.1
6. 6Heretaunga CollegeUpper Hutt6 reviews4.0
7. 7Timaru Boys' High SchoolTimaru5 reviews4.0
8. 8Rosmini CollegeAuckland6 reviews4.0
9. 9Linwood CollegeChristchurch4 reviews3.9
10. 10Solway CollegeMasterton5 reviews3.9
11. 11Manawatu CollegeFoxton3 reviews3.9
12. 12Ellesmere CollegeLeeston44 reviews3.9
13. 13James Cook High SchoolAuckland6 reviews3.9
14. 14Cullinane CollegeWhanganui4 reviews3.9
15. 15St Paul's College (Ponsonby)Auckland4 reviews3.8
16. 16Lindisfarne CollegeHastings8 reviews3.8
17. 17Kings High School (Dunedin)Dunedin3 reviews3.8
18. 18Wellington High School and Com Ed CentreWellington15 reviews3.8
19. 19Rangi Ruru Girls' SchoolChristchurch7 reviews3.8
20. 20Tauhara CollegeTaupo6 reviews3.8
21. 21St Bedes CollegeChristchurch6 reviews3.8
22. 22Otaki CollegeOtaki6 reviews3.8
23. 23St Thomas of Canterbury CollegeChristchurch5 reviews3.7
24. 24Awatapu CollegePalmerston North7 reviews3.7
25. 25Ruapehu CollegeOhakune4 reviews3.7

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