Avondale College vs Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 848 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
383 students
| Measure | Avondale College Avondale, Auckland | Avondale Primary School (Auckland) Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 101 | #200 of 390 |
| National rank | #139 of 486 | #491 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,813 | 383 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 444 |
| Total roll | 2,813 | 383 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | 17.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.3% | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 25.7% | 19.3% |
| International students | 5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avcol.school.nz | www.avondaleprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.7 vs 65.2).
- •Avondale College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 444).
- •Avondale College does better on roll size (2,813 vs 383).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.7% vs -0.9%).
- •Avondale College is the larger school with 2,813 students compared with 383.
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 Avondale College better than Avondale Primary School (Auckland)?
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 Avondale College and Avondale Primary School (Auckland)?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Avondale and Avondale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale College: 439. Avondale Primary School (Auckland): 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale College and Avondale Primary School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Avondale College is 48th of 101 and Avondale Primary School (Auckland) is 200th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).