Iqra School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
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.
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Avondale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
| Measure | Iqra School New Lynn, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Avondale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 101 | #231 of 390 |
| National rank | #69 of 486 | #707 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 268 | 178 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 447 |
| Total roll | 268 | 178 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.3% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 49.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Avondale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.iqra.school.nz | www.stmarysavondale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Iqra School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 56.7).
- •Iqra School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 447).
- •Iqra School does better on roll size (268 vs 178).
- •Iqra School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs 1.6%).
- •Iqra School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 178.
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 Iqra School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Iqra School ranks higher (76.5 vs 56.7 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 Iqra School and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Avondale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Iqra School: 409. St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Iqra School and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) rank in Auckland?
Iqra School is 35th of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is 231st of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).