Aotearoa Infinite Academy vs St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 851 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Auckland Central Β· Charter secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby Β· State integrated secondary (year 7-15) Β· Years 7β13
1,005 students
| Measure | Aotearoa Infinite Academy Auckland Central, Auckland | St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | β | #23 of 101 |
| National rank | β | #38 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9β13 | Years 7β13 |
| Students | β | 1,005 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 388 |
| Total roll | β | 1,005 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | β | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 96.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 91.6% |
| MΔori students | β | 12% |
| Pacific students | β | 25.6% |
| International students | β | 5.3% |
| suburb or town | Auckland Central | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | β | www.stmaryak.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Mary's College (Ponsonby) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 51.6).
- β’St Mary's College (Ponsonby) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 473).
- β’Aotearoa Infinite Academy is a charter school while St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Aotearoa Infinite Academy is co-educational and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is girls.
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 Aotearoa Infinite Academy better than St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's College (Ponsonby) ranks higher (80.6 vs 51.6 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 Aotearoa Infinite Academy and St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Auckland Central and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aotearoa Infinite Academy: 473. St Mary's College (Ponsonby): 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aotearoa Infinite Academy and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
Aotearoa Infinite Academy is unranked and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is 23rd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).