Edendale School (Auckland) vs Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 702 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham · State contributing · Years 1–6
530 students
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Auckland) Sandringham, Auckland | Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) Balmoral, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #97 of 390 | #133 of 390 |
| National rank | #159 of 1,559 | #241 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 530 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 368 |
| Total roll | 530 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 22.6% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Sandringham | Balmoral |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edendale.school.nz | www.goodshepherd.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Edendale School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.4 vs 76.6).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 376).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) does better on roll size (530 vs 195).
- •Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.9% vs -17.6%).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) is the larger school with 530 students compared with 195.
- •Edendale School (Auckland) is a state school while Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) 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 Edendale School (Auckland) better than Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edendale School (Auckland) ranks higher (79.4 vs 76.6 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 Edendale School (Auckland) and Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)?
About 702 m in a straight line, between Sandringham and Balmoral in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Auckland): 376. Good Shepherd School (Balmoral): 368. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Auckland) and Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) rank in Auckland?
Edendale School (Auckland) is 97th of 390 and Good Shepherd School (Balmoral) is 133rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).