Mt Albert School vs St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Albert School
Mount Albert ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
539 students
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
76 students
| Measure | Mt Albert School Mount Albert, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 390 | #251 of 390 |
| National rank | #32 of 1,559 | #849 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 539 | 76 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 390 | 447 |
| Total roll | 539 | 76 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.3% | 40.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 34.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Mount Albert | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mtalbertprimary.school.nz | www.st-joseph.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMt Albert School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 50.9).
- โขMt Albert School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (390 vs 447).
- โขMt Albert School does better on roll size (539 vs 76).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.4% vs 11.3%).
- โขMt Albert School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 76.
- โขMt Albert School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขMt Albert School is co-educational and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is girls.
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 School better than St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Albert School ranks higher (88.1 vs 50.9 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 School and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Albert and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Albert School: 390. St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Albert School and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) rank in Auckland?
Mt Albert School is 24th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) is 251st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).