Marist College vs Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 13 km 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
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,504 students
| Measure | Marist College Mount Albert, Auckland | Sacred Heart College (Auckland) Glendowie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 101 | #9 of 101 |
| National rank | #13 of 486 | #11 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 770 | 1,504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 394 |
| Total roll | 770 | 1,504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 10.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.3% | 95.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.7% | 83.2% |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 24.7% | 21.7% |
| International students | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Glendowie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.maristcollege.school.nz | www.sacredheart.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (86.4 vs 86.7).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 398).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on roll size (1,504 vs 770).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.4% vs 3.6%).
- •Marist College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.3% vs 95.4%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 770.
- •Marist College is girls and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is boys.
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 Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
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 Marist College and Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Glendowie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marist College: 398. Sacred Heart College (Auckland): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marist College and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Marist College is 11th of 101 and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is 9th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).