Balmoral School (Auckland) vs Edendale School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 827 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham · State contributing · Years 1–6
530 students
| Measure | Balmoral School (Auckland) Mount Eden, Auckland | Edendale School (Auckland) Sandringham, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #57 of 390 | #97 of 390 |
| National rank | #93 of 1,559 | #159 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 805 | 530 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 376 |
| Total roll | 805 | 530 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.5% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4% | 2.6% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 8.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Sandringham |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.balmoral.school.nz/ | www.edendale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.2 vs 79.4).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 376).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) does better on roll size (805 vs 530).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.5% vs -17.6%).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) is the larger school with 805 students compared with 530.
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 School (Auckland) better than Edendale School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Balmoral School (Auckland) ranks higher (82.2 vs 79.4 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 School (Auckland) and Edendale School (Auckland)?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Sandringham in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmoral School (Auckland): 366. Edendale School (Auckland): 376. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmoral School (Auckland) and Edendale School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Balmoral School (Auckland) is 57th of 390 and Edendale School (Auckland) is 97th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).