Albany Junior High School vs Ridgeview School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Junior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,154 students
Ridgeview School
Paremoremo · State contributing · Years 1–6
48 students
| Measure | Albany Junior High School Albany, Auckland | Ridgeview School Paremoremo, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #82 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,154 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 470 |
| Total roll | 1,154 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.2% | 16.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 22.9% |
| International students | 3.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Paremoremo |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ajhs.school.nz | www.ridgeview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Albany Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.9 vs 37.5).
- •Albany Junior High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 470).
- •Albany Junior High School does better on roll size (1,154 vs 48).
- •Albany Junior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -15.8%).
- •Albany Junior High School is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 48.
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 Albany Junior High School better than Ridgeview School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Albany Junior High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 37.5 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 Albany Junior High School and Ridgeview School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Albany and Paremoremo in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany Junior High School: 408. Ridgeview School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany Junior High School and Ridgeview School rank in Auckland?
Albany Junior High School is 40th of 101 and Ridgeview School is unranked among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).