Albany School vs Albany Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 858 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany School
Albany · State contributing · Years 1–6
654 students
Albany Senior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 11-15)
741 students
| Measure | Albany School Albany, Auckland | Albany Senior High School Albany, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 390 | #56 of 101 |
| National rank | #148 of 1,559 | #171 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 654 | 741 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 446 |
| Total roll | 654 | 741 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21% | -13.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 71.8% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 4.3% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Albany |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.albany.school.nz | www.ashs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Albany School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.8 vs 59.8).
- •Albany School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 446).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on roll size (741 vs 654).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.5% vs -21%).
- •Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 654.
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 School better than Albany Senior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Albany School ranks higher (79.8 vs 59.8 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 School and Albany Senior High School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany School: 378. Albany Senior High School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany School and Albany Senior High School rank in Auckland?
Albany School is 90th of 390 and Albany Senior High School is 56th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).