Parnell School vs Victoria Avenue 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.
Parnell School
Parnell · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Victoria Avenue School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
418 students
| Measure | Parnell School Parnell, Auckland | Victoria Avenue School Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #116 of 390 | #62 of 390 |
| National rank | #199 of 1,559 | #102 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 546 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 344 |
| Total roll | 546 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | -25.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.4% | 1.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Parnell | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parnell.school.nz | www.victoria-avenue.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Victoria Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.8 vs 78.2).
- •Victoria Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 382).
- •Parnell School does better on roll size (546 vs 418).
- •Parnell School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -25.6%).
- •Parnell School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 418.
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 Parnell School better than Victoria Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Victoria Avenue School ranks higher (81.8 vs 78.2 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 Parnell School and Victoria Avenue School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Parnell and Remuera in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parnell School: 382. Victoria Avenue School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parnell School and Victoria Avenue School rank in Auckland?
Parnell School is 116th of 390 and Victoria Avenue School is 62nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).