Avondale Intermediate vs Orere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 48 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
Orere School
Orere Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
| Measure | Avondale Intermediate Avondale, Auckland | Orere School Orere Point, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1089 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 385 | 41 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 473 |
| Total roll | 385 | 41 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -26.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Pacific students | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Orere Point |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avondaleint.school.nz | www.orere.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Avondale Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.9 vs 36.0).
- •Orere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 474).
- •Avondale Intermediate does better on roll size (385 vs 41).
- •Avondale Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -26.1%).
- •Avondale Intermediate is the larger school with 385 students compared with 41.
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 Orere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Avondale Intermediate ranks higher (40.9 vs 36.0 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 Orere School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Orere Point in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale Intermediate: 474. Orere School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale Intermediate and Orere School rank in Auckland?
Avondale Intermediate is 295th of 390 and Orere School is unranked among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).