Albany Senior High School vs Kristin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Senior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 11-15)
741 students
Kristin School
Albany · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,770 students
| Measure | Albany Senior High School Albany, Auckland | Kristin School Albany, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #56 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #171 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 11-15) | Composite |
| Year range | – | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 741 | 1,770 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | – |
| Total roll | 741 | 1,770 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | 97.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.8% | 95.4% |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Albany |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ashs.school.nz | www.kristin.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kristin School does better on roll size (1,770 vs 741).
- •Kristin School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5% vs -13.5%).
- •Kristin School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Kristin School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 741.
- •Albany Senior High School is a state school while Kristin School is a private 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 Senior High School better than Kristin School?
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 Senior High School and Kristin School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Auckland.
How do Albany Senior High School and Kristin School rank in Auckland?
Albany Senior High School is 56th of 101 and Kristin School is unranked among secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).