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Rank 70 · Asia-Pacific

ACG Parnell College

ACG Parnell College

Auckland, New Zealand

54.80

Standardised Score

42.83

Composite Score

Top 100

Tier

The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.

Score Breakdown

Applications17%

Relative cohort size

Offer / Application71%

Share of applicants who received an offer

Enrolment / Application82%

Share of applicants who matriculated

Composite Score43%

Volume and conversion combined

Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.

School Profile

ACG Parnell College ACG Parnell College (Auckland, New Zealand) ranks 70th in the AsiaPacific region in Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers rank in the top 83% of the Asia-Pacific region, with successful admissions in the top 85%. The ratio of acceptances to applications is 71%, admissions to applications is 82%, and admissions to acceptances is 72%. The comprehensive score is 42.83, with a standardized score of 54.80. ACG Parnell College is a leading private school located in the Parnell district of Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1998, it offers a complete education system from early childhood to Year 13. The school is renowned for its academic excellence and holistic educational philosophy, dedicated to inspiring students' potential and helping them develop comprehensively in academic, social, and emotional aspects. The school was initially established as ACG Junior College, offering only Years 7 to 10. In 2007, the school underwent a major expansion and was renamed ACG Parnell College, beginning to provide education for Years 1 to 13. In 2019, the school added a new senior campus called ACG Senior Campus, specifically for Years 11 to 13 students, offering Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). This campus is located at 9 Davis Crescent in Newmarket, providing a dedicated learning environment for senior students. That same year, the school also opened an early childhood learning center at 110 Park Road, further expanding its educational scope. The school upholds the educational philosophy of "pursuing excellence, comprehensive development, and inspiring potential," emphasizing global education and helping students maximize their potential. The school motto is "Reaching For The Stars," fully reflecting the school's relentless pursuit of educational excellence. ACG Parnell College has four campuses: the Early Learning Center (110 Park Road), Primary Campus (39 George Street), Secondary Campus (2 Titoki Street), and Senior Campus (9 Davis Crescent). Each campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, providing the best learning environment for students. ACG Parnell College offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, with up to 92 different sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, music, and other interest groups, aimed at developing students' diverse talents. The school also has global exchange programs and international summer camps, providing international learning and exchange opportunities for students, helping them understand different cultures and values. The school has more than 1,800 students, with a gender ratio of approximately 45% male to 55% female. The student body is highly diverse, with 13% New Zealand European, 70% Asian, and 17% other ethnicities. Each class accommodates a maximum of 28 students, ensuring that every student receives sufficient attention and support. As one of Auckland's most popular private schools, ACG Parnell College has produced many outstanding talents among its graduates, including Jennie, a member of the Korean girl music group BLACKPINK. During her studies at the school, she received a comprehensive education that laid a solid foundation for her later music career.

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