Mt Albert Grammar School vs Owairaka District School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,651 students
Owairaka District School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
394 students
| Measure | Mt Albert Grammar School Mount Albert, Auckland | Owairaka District School Mount Albert, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 101 | #219 of 390 |
| National rank | #53 of 486 | #610 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 3,651 | 394 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 431 |
| Total roll | 3,651 | 394 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.3% | -20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 74.8% | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| International students | 5.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Mount Albert |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mags.school.nz | www.owairaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Albert Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.1 vs 60.8).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 431).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on roll size (3,651 vs 394).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.3% vs -20.5%).
- •Mt Albert Grammar School is the larger school with 3,651 students compared with 394.
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 Mt Albert Grammar School better than Owairaka District School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Albert Grammar School ranks higher (79.1 vs 60.8 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 Mt Albert Grammar School and Owairaka District School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Mount Albert in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Albert Grammar School: 415. Owairaka District School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Albert Grammar School and Owairaka District School rank in Auckland?
Mt Albert Grammar School is 30th of 101 and Owairaka District School is 219th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).