Albany Senior High School vs Vanguard Military School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.4 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
Vanguard Military School
Rosedale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
150 students
| Measure | Albany Senior High School Albany, Auckland | Vanguard Military School Rosedale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 101 | #71 of 101 |
| National rank | #171 of 486 | #234 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 11-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 741 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 494 |
| Total roll | 741 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 22.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | 90.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.8% | 74.5% |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 18.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 14% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Rosedale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ashs.school.nz | www.vanguard.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Albany Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.8 vs 50.0).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 494).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on roll size (741 vs 150).
- •Vanguard Military School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.9% vs -13.5%).
- •Vanguard Military School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.2% vs 87.5%).
- •Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 741 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 Senior High School better than Vanguard Military School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Albany Senior High School ranks higher (59.8 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 Senior High School and Vanguard Military School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Rosedale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany Senior High School: 446. Vanguard Military School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany Senior High School and Vanguard Military School rank in Auckland?
Albany Senior High School is 56th of 101 and Vanguard Military School is 71st of 101 among secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).