Albany Junior High School vs Westminster Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.1 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
Westminster Christian School
Glenfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
377 students
| Measure | Albany Junior High School Albany, Auckland | Westminster Christian School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #40 of 101 | #13 of 390 |
| National rank | #82 of 486 | #13 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,154 | 377 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 344 |
| Total roll | 1,154 | 377 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | 10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 1.1% |
| International students | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ajhs.school.nz | www.westminster.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Westminster Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.3 vs 72.9).
- •Westminster Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 408).
- •Albany Junior High School does better on roll size (1,154 vs 377).
- •Westminster Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs -1.2%).
- •Albany Junior High School is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 377.
- •Albany Junior High School is a state school while Westminster Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Westminster Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westminster Christian School ranks higher (92.3 vs 72.9 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 Westminster Christian School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Albany and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany Junior High School: 408. Westminster Christian School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany Junior High School and Westminster Christian School rank in Auckland?
Albany Junior High School is 40th of 101 and Westminster Christian School is 13th of 390 among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).