Edendale School (Auckland) vs Marist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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
Marist College
Mount Albert · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
770 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Auckland) Sandringham, Auckland | Marist College Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #97 of 390 | #11 of 101 |
| National rank | #159 of 1,559 | #13 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 530 | 770 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 398 |
| Total roll | 530 | 770 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | 3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 97.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.7% |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 24.7% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Sandringham | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edendale.school.nz | www.maristcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marist College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.4 vs 79.4).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 398).
- •Marist College does better on roll size (770 vs 530).
- •Marist College does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs -17.6%).
- •Marist College is the larger school with 770 students compared with 530.
- •Edendale School (Auckland) is a state school while Marist College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Edendale School (Auckland) is co-educational and Marist College is girls.
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 Marist College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marist College ranks higher (86.4 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 Edendale School (Auckland) and Marist College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sandringham and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Auckland): 376. Marist College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Auckland) and Marist College rank in Auckland?
Edendale School (Auckland) is 97th of 390 and Marist College is 11th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).