Edmonton School vs North West College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 998 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmonton School
Te Atatu South ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
210 students
North West College
Henderson ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
150 students
| Measure | Edmonton School Te Atatu South, Auckland | North West College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #271 of 390 | #21 of 101 |
| National rank | #947 of 1,559 | #34 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 210 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 394 |
| Total roll | 210 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.1% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 32.4% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu South | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edmonton-primary.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขNorth West College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 47.1).
- โขNorth West College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 454).
- โขEdmonton School does better on roll size (210 vs 150).
- โขEdmonton School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 150.
- โขEdmonton School is a state school while North West College is a charter 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 Edmonton School better than North West College?
On the Success Index (NZ), North West College ranks higher (80.9 vs 47.1 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 Edmonton School and North West College?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Te Atatu South and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edmonton School: 454. North West College: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edmonton School and North West College rank in Auckland?
Edmonton School is 271st of 390 and North West College is 21st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).