Edendale School (Auckland) vs Mt Albert Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,651 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Auckland) Sandringham, Auckland | Mt Albert Grammar School Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #97 of 390 | #30 of 101 |
| National rank | #159 of 1,559 | #53 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 530 | 3,651 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 415 |
| Total roll | 530 | 3,651 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | 12.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 74.8% |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| International students | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Sandringham | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edendale.school.nz | www.mags.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.4 vs 79.1).
- •Edendale School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 415).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on roll size (3,651 vs 530).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.3% vs -17.6%).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School is the larger school with 3,651 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 Edendale School (Auckland) better than Mt Albert Grammar School?
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 Mt Albert Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sandringham and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Auckland): 376. Mt Albert Grammar School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Auckland) and Mt Albert Grammar School rank in Auckland?
Edendale School (Auckland) is 97th of 390 and Mt Albert Grammar School is 30th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).