Avondale Intermediate 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 Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
385 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
| Measure | Avondale Intermediate Avondale, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 390 | #231 of 390 |
| National rank | #1089 of 1,559 | #707 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 385 | 178 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 447 |
| Total roll | 385 | 178 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 33.8% | 49.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avondaleint.school.nz | www.stmarysavondale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 40.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 474).
- •Avondale Intermediate does better on roll size (385 vs 178).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -3.7%).
- •Avondale Intermediate is the larger school with 385 students compared with 178.
- •Avondale Intermediate 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 Intermediate better than St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) ranks higher (56.7 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 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 Intermediate: 474. 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 Intermediate and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) rank in Auckland?
Avondale Intermediate is 295th of 390 and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is 231st of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).