Marist College vs Mt Albert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 640 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College
Mount Albert · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
770 students
Mt Albert School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
539 students
| Measure | Marist College Mount Albert, Auckland | Mt Albert School Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 101 | #24 of 390 |
| National rank | #13 of 486 | #32 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 770 | 539 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 390 |
| Total roll | 770 | 539 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.7% | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 24.7% | 11.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.maristcollege.school.nz | www.mtalbertprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Albert School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 86.4).
- •Mt Albert School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (390 vs 398).
- •Marist College does better on roll size (770 vs 539).
- •Mt Albert School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.3% vs 3.6%).
- •Marist College is the larger school with 770 students compared with 539.
- •Marist College is a state integrated school while Mt Albert School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marist College is girls and Mt Albert School is co-educational.
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 Marist College better than Mt Albert School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Albert School ranks higher (88.1 vs 86.4 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 Marist College and Mt Albert School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marist College: 398. Mt Albert School: 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marist College and Mt Albert School rank in Auckland?
Marist College is 11th of 101 and Mt Albert School is 24th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).