Kristin School vs Vanguard Military 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.
Kristin School
Albany · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,770 students
Vanguard Military School
Rosedale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
150 students
| Measure | Kristin School Albany, Auckland | Vanguard Military School Rosedale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #71 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #234 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,770 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 494 |
| Total roll | 1,770 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5% | 22.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.9% | 90.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 95.4% | 74.5% |
| Māori students | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 14% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Rosedale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kristin.school.nz/ | www.vanguard.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kristin School does better on roll size (1,770 vs 150).
- •Vanguard Military School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.9% vs 5%).
- •Kristin School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.9% vs 90.2%).
- •Kristin School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 150.
- •Kristin School is a private school while Vanguard Military School is a state 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 Kristin School better than Vanguard Military 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 Kristin School and Vanguard Military School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albany and Rosedale in Auckland.
How do Kristin School and Vanguard Military School rank in Auckland?
Kristin School is unranked and Vanguard Military School is 71st of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).