St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) vs Victoria Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Remuera · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
243 students
Victoria Avenue School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
418 students
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) Remuera, Auckland | Victoria Avenue School Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #98 of 390 | #62 of 390 |
| National rank | #160 of 1,559 | #102 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 243 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 344 | 344 |
| Total roll | 243 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | -25.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 1.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.smcs.school.nz/ | www.victoria-avenue.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Victoria Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.8 vs 79.4).
- •Victoria Avenue School does better on roll size (418 vs 243).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.8% vs -25.6%).
- •Victoria Avenue School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 243.
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is a state integrated school while Victoria Avenue 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 St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) better than Victoria Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Victoria Avenue School ranks higher (81.8 vs 79.4 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 St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) and Victoria Avenue School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Remuera and Remuera in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera): 344. Victoria Avenue School: 344. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) and Victoria Avenue School rank in Auckland?
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera) is 98th of 390 and Victoria Avenue School is 62nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).