New Zealand Driving Test Pass Rates 2026
Compare NZTA pass rates across 40 test centres. The national average is 53.6%, ranging from 77.0% (New Plymouth) to 45.0% (Dunedin Teviot Street).
Top 10 Easiest Centres
| # | Centre | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Plymouth
|
77.0% |
| 2 |
Whangarei
|
63.0% |
| 3 |
Te Kuiti
|
61.0% |
| 4 |
Hamilton - Frankton
|
61.0% |
| 5 |
Hamilton - Tawn Place
|
61.0% |
| 6 |
Te Awamutu
|
61.0% |
| 7 |
Mt Maunganui
|
59.0% |
| 8 |
Rotorua
|
59.0% |
| 9 |
Tauranga - Greerton
|
59.0% |
| 10 |
Whakatane
|
59.0% |
Top 10 Hardest Centres
| # | Centre | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dunedin Teviot Street
|
45.0% |
| 2 |
Queenstown
|
45.0% |
| 3 |
Hastings
|
46.0% |
| 4 |
Kingsland
|
50.0% |
| 5 |
Westgate
|
50.0% |
| 6 |
Warkworth
|
50.0% |
| 7 |
Silverdale
|
50.0% |
| 8 |
Saturn Place
|
50.0% |
| 9 |
North Shore
|
50.0% |
| 10 |
New Lynn
|
50.0% |
All Centres by Region
| Centre | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| Glen Innes | 50.0% |
| Wiri | 50.0% |
| Takanini | 50.0% |
| Sylvia Park | 50.0% |
| Pukekohe | 50.0% |
| Manukau City | 50.0% |
| Highbrook | 50.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average driving test pass rate in New Zealand?
The average driving test pass rate across 40 New Zealand test centres is 53.6%. However, pass rates vary significantly between centres — the highest is 77.0% at New Plymouth and the lowest is 45.0% at Dunedin Teviot Street.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in New Zealand?
Based on the latest NZTA data, New Plymouth has the highest pass rate at 77.0%. However, choosing a centre you're familiar with often matters more than raw statistics.
How can I improve my chances of passing the driving test?
Practice on real test routes at your chosen centre, familiarise yourself with local road conditions and common test areas, and ensure you're comfortable with all manoeuvres. AUDrive provides mapped test routes for centres across New Zealand.
Data source: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency open data (restricted licence practical test, 2025). Rates are regional averages — centres in the same region share the same pass rate as individual centre data is not publicly available. Last updated: 2026.
Pass rates vary by season, examiner, and conditions. Use as a general guide only.