Avondale College vs St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
| Measure | Avondale College Avondale, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 101 | #231 of 390 |
| National rank | #139 of 486 | #707 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 2,813 | 178 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 447 |
| Total roll | 2,813 | 178 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.3% | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 25.7% | 49.4% |
| International students | 5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avcol.school.nz | www.stmarysavondale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Avondale College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.7 vs 56.7).
- •Avondale College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 447).
- •Avondale College does better on roll size (2,813 vs 178).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -0.9%).
- •Avondale College is the larger school with 2,813 students compared with 178.
- •Avondale College is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Avondale College ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.7 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Avondale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale College: 439. St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale College and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) rank in Auckland?
Avondale College is 48th of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is 231st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).