Marist School (Mt Albert) vs Mt Albert Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 427 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Mount Albert · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,651 students
| Measure | Marist School (Mt Albert) Mount Albert, Auckland | Mt Albert Grammar School Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #102 of 390 | #30 of 101 |
| National rank | #174 of 1,559 | #53 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 281 | 3,651 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | 415 |
| Total roll | 281 | 3,651 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.4% | 12.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 74.8% |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 19.2% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 5.5% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marist.school.nz | www.mags.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.9 vs 79.1).
- •Marist School (Mt Albert) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 415).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on roll size (3,651 vs 281).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.3% vs -7.4%).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School is the larger school with 3,651 students compared with 281.
- •Marist School (Mt Albert) is a state integrated school while Mt Albert Grammar 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 Marist School (Mt Albert) better than Mt Albert Grammar 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 Marist School (Mt Albert) and Mt Albert Grammar School?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marist School (Mt Albert): 354. Mt Albert Grammar School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marist School (Mt Albert) and Mt Albert Grammar School rank in Auckland?
Marist School (Mt Albert) is 102nd of 390 and Mt Albert Grammar School is 30th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).