Alfriston College vs The Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfriston College
Manurewa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,257 students
The Gardens School
The Gardens ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
536 students
| Measure | Alfriston College Manurewa, Auckland | The Gardens School The Gardens, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #80 of 101 | #155 of 390 |
| National rank | #270 of 486 | #304 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 1,257 | 536 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 400 |
| Total roll | 1,257 | 536 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.1% | -6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 55.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 29% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 40.4% | 20.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | The Gardens |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.alfristoncollege.school.nz | www.thegardens.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขThe Gardens School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.8 vs 44.2).
- โขThe Gardens School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 496).
- โขAlfriston College does better on roll size (1,257 vs 536).
- โขAlfriston College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.1% vs -6.5%).
- โขAlfriston College is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 536.
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 Alfriston College better than The Gardens School?
On the Success Index (NZ), The Gardens School ranks higher (73.8 vs 44.2 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 Alfriston College and The Gardens School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and The Gardens in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alfriston College: 496. The Gardens School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alfriston College and The Gardens School rank in Auckland?
Alfriston College is 80th of 101 and The Gardens School is 155th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).