Balmoral S D A School vs Edendale School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 763 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham · State contributing · Years 1–6
530 students
| Measure | Balmoral S D A School Balmoral, Auckland | Edendale School (Auckland) Sandringham, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #235 of 390 | #97 of 390 |
| National rank | #791 of 1,559 | #159 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 64 | 530 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 376 |
| Total roll | 64 | 530 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pacific students | 40.6% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Balmoral | Sandringham |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.balmoralsda.school.nz | www.edendale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Edendale School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.4 vs 53.4).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 441).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) does better on roll size (530 vs 64).
- •Balmoral S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -17.6%).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) is the larger school with 530 students compared with 64.
- •Balmoral S D A School is a state integrated school while Edendale School (Auckland) is a state 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 Balmoral S D A School better than Edendale School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edendale School (Auckland) ranks higher (79.4 vs 53.4 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 Balmoral S D A School and Edendale School (Auckland)?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Balmoral and Sandringham in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmoral S D A School: 441. Edendale School (Auckland): 376. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmoral S D A School and Edendale School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Balmoral S D A School is 235th of 390 and Edendale School (Auckland) is 97th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).