St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avondale, Auckland 0600 · Whau Local Board Area
#231 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#707 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is a state integrated full primary located in Avondale, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 178 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 231st of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.2%; pacific students 49.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Avondale; St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)178
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 178
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 49.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Jireh Christian School
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
294 students · 174 m away
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
383 students · 754 m away
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students · 1.2 km away
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 1.2 km away
Avondale Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
385 students · 1.2 km away
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students · 1.2 km away
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
596 students · 1.6 km away
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 1.8 km away
New Windsor School
New Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
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171 students
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Mount Roskill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Panmure · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #231 of 390 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) rank in Auckland?
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) ranks #231 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #707 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) had 178 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.