Avondale College vs Elim Christian College Mt Albert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km 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
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Mt Albert · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
449 students
| Measure | Avondale College Avondale, Auckland | Elim Christian College Mt Albert Mt Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #48 of 101 | #7 of 101 |
| National rank | #139 of 486 | #9 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 2,813 | 449 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 394 |
| Total roll | 2,813 | 449 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | 97.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.3% | 86.8% |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 25.7% | 9.4% |
| International students | 5% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Mt Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avcol.school.nz | elimmtalbert.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 64.7).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 439).
- •Avondale College does better on roll size (2,813 vs 449).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.4% vs 85.3%).
- •Avondale College is the larger school with 2,813 students compared with 449.
- •Avondale College is a state school while Elim Christian College Mt Albert is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elim Christian College Mt Albert?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College Mt Albert ranks higher (87.8 vs 64.7 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 Avondale College and Elim Christian College Mt Albert?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Mt Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale College: 439. Elim Christian College Mt Albert: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale College and Elim Christian College Mt Albert rank in Auckland?
Avondale College is 48th of 101 and Elim Christian College Mt Albert is 7th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).