Avondale Primary School (Auckland) vs Jireh Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 718 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Avondale · State contributing · Years 1–6
383 students
Jireh Christian School
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
294 students
| Measure | Avondale Primary School (Auckland) Avondale, Auckland | Jireh Christian School Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #200 of 390 | #35 of 390 |
| National rank | #491 of 1,559 | #58 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 383 | 294 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 387 |
| Total roll | 383 | 294 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.7% | 39.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 2% |
| Pacific students | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avondaleprimary.school.nz | www.jireh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Jireh Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.9 vs 65.2).
- •Jireh Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 444).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) does better on roll size (383 vs 294).
- •Jireh Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.2% vs 17.7%).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) is the larger school with 383 students compared with 294.
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) is a state school while Jireh Christian School 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 Primary School (Auckland) better than Jireh Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Jireh Christian School ranks higher (84.9 vs 65.2 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 Primary School (Auckland) and Jireh Christian School?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Avondale and Avondale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale Primary School (Auckland): 444. Jireh Christian School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avondale Primary School (Auckland) and Jireh Christian School rank in Auckland?
Avondale Primary School (Auckland) is 200th of 390 and Jireh Christian School is 35th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).