Al-Madinah School vs Liston College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Madinah School
Mangere · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
551 students
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students
| Measure | Al-Madinah School Mangere, Auckland | Liston College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #26 of 101 | #32 of 101 |
| National rank | #43 of 486 | #59 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 551 | 855 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 414 |
| Total roll | 551 | 855 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.5% | 96.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Māori students | 0.5% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 26.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.al-madinah.school.nz/ | www.liston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Al-Madinah School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.2 vs 77.5).
- •Al-Madinah School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 414).
- •Liston College does better on roll size (855 vs 551).
- •Al-Madinah School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs 0%).
- •Liston College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.2% vs 93.5%).
- •Liston College is the larger school with 855 students compared with 551.
- •Al-Madinah School is co-educational and Liston College is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Madinah School better than Liston College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Al-Madinah School ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Madinah School and Liston College?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Mangere and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Al-Madinah School: 413. Liston College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Al-Madinah School and Liston College rank in Auckland?
Al-Madinah School is 26th of 101 and Liston College is 32nd of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).