Albany School vs Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.6 km 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
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
| Measure | Albany School Albany, Auckland | Pinehill School (Browns Bay) Pinehill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #90 of 390 | #85 of 390 |
| National rank | #148 of 1,559 | #138 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 654 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 359 |
| Total roll | 654 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21% | -2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 1.2% |
| International students | 1.4% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Pinehill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.albany.school.nz | www.pinehill.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.8 vs 80.3).
- •Pinehill School (Browns Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (359 vs 378).
- •Albany School does better on roll size (654 vs 408).
- •Pinehill School (Browns Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.2% vs -21%).
- •Albany School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 408.
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 Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Albany School and Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Albany and Pinehill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany School: 378. Pinehill School (Browns Bay): 359. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany School and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) rank in Auckland?
Albany School is 90th of 390 and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) is 85th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).