Avondale Primary School (Auckland) vs St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 754 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
| Measure | Avondale Primary School (Auckland) Avondale, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 390 | #231 of 390 |
| National rank | #491 of 1,559 | #707 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 383 | 178 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 447 |
| Total roll | 383 | 178 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.7% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 19.3% | 49.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.avondaleprimary.school.nz | www.stmarysavondale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.2 vs 56.7).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 447).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) does better on roll size (383 vs 178).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.7% vs 1.6%).
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) is the larger school with 383 students compared with 178.
- •Avondale Primary School (Auckland) 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 Primary School (Auckland) better than St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Avondale Primary School (Auckland) ranks higher (65.2 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 Primary School (Auckland) and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Avondale and Avondale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avondale Primary School (Auckland): 444. 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 Primary School (Auckland) and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) rank in Auckland?
Avondale Primary School (Auckland) is 200th of 390 and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is 231st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).