Avondale College
Victor Street, Avondale · Auckland — Central
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,153 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Avondale College's ERO review in April 2023 identified a school culture promoting high levels of student success, broad career pathways, and strong wellbeing support systems. Leadership changes since 2020 have included a new principal and associate principal role. The school prioritises evaluative practices for improvement and equity, with commitment to promoting Māori and Pacific student success across its diverse community.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Avondale looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Avondale College a good school?
Avondale College scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A school culture that promotes high levels of student success
- The provision of broad career pathways in the curriculum
- Strong systems and processes to support students' wellbeing
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 91% · L2 87% · UE 73% · above band median (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 42% · Te Pūkenga 6% · Industry 5% · near band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
90% to Y13 · above band median (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 41.9/1k · suspensions 3.4/1k · exclusions 2.8/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-0.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2023-04 · top quartile of band (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-04-11 · Filivaifale Jason Swann, Northern Region | Te Tai Raki
- A new principal was appointed in 2020 and an associate principal role was established in 2021
- The school's strategic priorities include sustaining evaluative practices for school improvement for excellence and equity
- The diverse community is reflected in the school population with commitment to promoting Māori and Pacific success
- Strong systems and processes support students' wellbeing
- Teachers demonstrate commitment to professional learning to advance their teaching strategies
"A new principal was appointed in 2020 and an associate principal role was established in 2021."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2023. Click a point to read that review.
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$34.97M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$840k
Net assets / equity
$14.55M
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
91.2%
488 of 535 leavers
+0.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
86.7%
464 of 535 leavers
+3.2pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
73.1%
391 of 535 leavers
+2.5pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
89.5%
2024 cohort · 535 students
+2.4pt vs 2023
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
41.9
181 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
3.4
18 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
2.8
12 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 24
- Service Industries 20
- Manufacturing and Technology 14
- Social and Community Services 4
- Construction and Infrastructure 2
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$21.11M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,514
2018
$17.1M
2019
$17.7M
2020
$20.1M
2021
$20.8M
2022
$21.1M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 495
- Year 10 580
- Year 11 599
- Year 12 578
- Year 13+ 533
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 42.6%
- European/Pākehā 28.4%
- Pacific 26.7%
- Māori 10.9%
- Other / MELAA 10.7%
- International 4.7%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Principal
Mrs Lyndy Watkinson
Location
Victor Street, Avondale. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Avondale College.
Avondale Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.2km · 379 roll
69
0 vs this
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Contributing · 0.6km · 589 roll
81
+12 vs this
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Contributing · 0.8km · 394 roll
79
+10 vs this
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Full Primary · 1.2km · 190 roll
82
+13 vs this
Jireh Christian School
Full Primary · 1.2km · 298 roll
91
+22 vs this
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Composite · 1.6km · 440 roll
86
+17 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Avondale College a good school?
Avondale College scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-04 review identified 5 key findings. A new principal was appointed in 2020 and an associate principal role was established in 2021
How do I enrol my child at Avondale College?
Contact the school directly on 09-8287024, email admin@avcol.school.nz, or visit www.avcol.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Avondale College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Avondale College has 2,809 students, with an EQI of 439 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Avondale College in 2023-04, signed by Filivaifale Jason Swann. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- avcol.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz