Did Your School Make the 2025 NZ Top 50 List?
For the seventh year running, Crimson Education – the world’s leading university admissions company – has released its Top 50 New Zealand High Schools rankings. Backed by a decade of experience helping Kiwi students gain offers from the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Oxford, Cambridge, and more, these rankings highlight the schools best preparing students for top global universities. Discover the complete rankings and gain insights into Kiwi students’ pathways to elite universities in the US, UK, and beyond.
Why These Rankings Matter
- Academic Excellence: Choosing a school with strong academic results gives your child the foundation to excel at top universities worldwide.
- Extracurricular & Leadership Opportunities: Schools that offer rich programmes help students develop unique skills, stand out in applications, and grow into confident, well-rounded leaders.
- Access & Diversity: Inclusive schools expose students to diverse perspectives and networks, broadening personal and academic growth.
- Proven Pathways: These factors significantly increase a student’s chances of admission to elite universities and success once enrolled.

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