Avondale College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avondale, Auckland 1026 · Whau Local Board Area
#48 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#139 of 486 nationally
About Avondale College
Avondale College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school located in Avondale, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,813 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 48th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.2%; pacific students 25.7%; international students 5%.
There are 6 schools in Avondale; Avondale College ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)2,813
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)85.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)71.3%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Avondale College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,813
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 85.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 71.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 25.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Avondale College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Avondale College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Avondale College has changed over time.
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Schools near Avondale College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Avondale Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
385 students · 172 m away
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
596 students · 606 m away
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
383 students · 848 m away
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 1.2 km away
Jireh Christian School
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
294 students · 1.2 km away
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Mt Albert · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
449 students · 1.6 km away
Waterview School
Waterview · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 1.8 km away
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students · 2.0 km away
Owairaka District School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
394 students · 2.2 km away
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students
Waiheke High School
Waiheke Island · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
388 students
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale College a good school?
Avondale College has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Avondale College rank in Auckland?
Avondale College ranks #48 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #139 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Avondale College?
Avondale College had 2,813 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Avondale College a primary school or a secondary school?
Avondale College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) school covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Avondale College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Avondale College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.