Baradene College vs Victoria Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 116 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baradene College
Remuera · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,522 students
Victoria Avenue School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
418 students
| Measure | Baradene College Remuera, Auckland | Victoria Avenue School Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 101 | #62 of 390 |
| National rank | #2 of 486 | #102 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,522 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 344 |
| Total roll | 1,522 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | -25.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 94.8% | – |
| Māori students | 9.4% | 1.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| International students | 5.3% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baradene.school.nz | www.victoria-avenue.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Baradene College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.1 vs 81.8).
- •Victoria Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 370).
- •Baradene College does better on roll size (1,522 vs 418).
- •Baradene College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs -25.6%).
- •Baradene College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 418.
- •Baradene College is a state integrated school while Victoria Avenue School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Baradene College is girls and Victoria Avenue School is co-educational.
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 Baradene College better than Victoria Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Baradene College ranks higher (91.1 vs 81.8 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 Baradene College and Victoria Avenue School?
About 116 m in a straight line, between Remuera and Remuera in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Baradene College: 370. Victoria Avenue School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Baradene College and Victoria Avenue School rank in Auckland?
Baradene College is 2nd of 101 and Victoria Avenue School is 62nd of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).