Albany School vs Vanguard Military School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 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
Vanguard Military School
Rosedale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
150 students
| Measure | Albany School Albany, Auckland | Vanguard Military School Rosedale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 390 | #71 of 101 |
| National rank | #148 of 1,559 | #234 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 654 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 378 | 494 |
| Total roll | 654 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21% | 22.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 74.5% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 14% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Rosedale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.albany.school.nz | www.vanguard.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Albany School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.8 vs 50.0).
- •Albany School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 494).
- •Albany School does better on roll size (654 vs 150).
- •Vanguard Military School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.9% vs -21%).
- •Albany School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 150.
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 Vanguard Military School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Albany School ranks higher (79.8 vs 50.0 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 Vanguard Military School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Albany and Rosedale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany School: 378. Vanguard Military School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany School and Vanguard Military School rank in Auckland?
Albany School is 90th of 390 and Vanguard Military School is 71st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).