Edendale School (Auckland) vs Marist School (Mt Albert)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
530 students
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Mount Albert ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
281 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Auckland) Sandringham, Auckland | Marist School (Mt Albert) Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #97 of 390 | #102 of 390 |
| National rank | #159 of 1,559 | #174 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 530 | 281 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 354 |
| Total roll | 530 | 281 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | -7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 19.2% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Sandringham | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edendale.school.nz | www.marist.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.4 vs 78.9).
- โขMarist School (Mt Albert) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 376).
- โขEdendale School (Auckland) does better on roll size (530 vs 281).
- โขMarist School (Mt Albert) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.4% vs -17.6%).
- โขEdendale School (Auckland) is the larger school with 530 students compared with 281.
- โขEdendale School (Auckland) is a state school while Marist School (Mt Albert) 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 Marist School (Mt Albert)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edendale School (Auckland) and Marist School (Mt Albert)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sandringham and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Auckland): 376. Marist School (Mt Albert): 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Auckland) and Marist School (Mt Albert) rank in Auckland?
Edendale School (Auckland) is 97th of 390 and Marist School (Mt Albert) is 102nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).