Avondale Intermediate vs Elim Christian College Mt Albert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
385 students
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Mt Albert · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
449 students
| Measure | Avondale Intermediate Avondale, Auckland | Elim Christian College Mt Albert Mt Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #295 of 390 | #7 of 101 |
| National rank | #1089 of 1,559 | #9 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 385 | 449 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 394 |
| Total roll | 385 | 449 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 97.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 86.8% |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Mt Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avondaleint.school.nz | elimmtalbert.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 40.9).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 474).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert does better on roll size (449 vs 385).
- •Elim Christian College Mt Albert is the larger school with 449 students compared with 385.
- •Avondale Intermediate 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 Intermediate better than Elim Christian College Mt Albert?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elim Christian College Mt Albert ranks higher (87.8 vs 40.9 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 Intermediate and Elim Christian College Mt Albert?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Mt Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale Intermediate: 474. Elim Christian College Mt Albert: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale Intermediate and Elim Christian College Mt Albert rank in Auckland?
Avondale Intermediate is 295th of 390 and Elim Christian College Mt Albert is 7th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).