Albany Senior High School vs Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
| Measure | Albany Senior High School Albany, Auckland | Pinehill School (Browns Bay) Pinehill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #56 of 101 | #85 of 390 |
| National rank | #171 of 486 | #138 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 11-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | – | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 741 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 359 |
| Total roll | 741 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | -2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.8% | – |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0.7% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Pinehill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ashs.school.nz | www.pinehill.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pinehill School (Browns Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 59.8).
- •Pinehill School (Browns Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (359 vs 446).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on roll size (741 vs 408).
- •Pinehill School (Browns Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.2% vs -13.5%).
- •Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 741 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 Senior High School better than Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pinehill School (Browns Bay) ranks higher (80.3 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 Senior High School and Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Albany and Pinehill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany Senior High School: 446. Pinehill School (Browns Bay): 359. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany Senior High School and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) rank in Auckland?
Albany Senior High School is 56th of 101 and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) is 85th of 390 among secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).