Glenavon School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
| Measure | Glenavon School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 390 | #231 of 390 |
| National rank | #1011 of 1,559 | #707 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 360 | 178 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 447 |
| Total roll | 360 | 178 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.1% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.8% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 49.2% | 49.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenavon.school.nz | www.stmarysavondale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 44.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 494).
- •Glenavon School does better on roll size (360 vs 178).
- •Glenavon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs 1.6%).
- •Glenavon School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 178.
- •Glenavon School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) 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 Glenavon School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) ranks higher (56.7 vs 44.3 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 Glenavon School and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Avondale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenavon School: 494. St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenavon School and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) rank in Auckland?
Glenavon School is 283rd of 390 and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is 231st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).