Schools in Avondale
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 6 schools in and around Avondale, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 4 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Jireh Christian School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Avondale ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing94Trajectory99ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory52ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory68ERO review72 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing92Trajectory72ERO review72 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Academic86Outcomes52Retention90Wellbeing37Trajectory49ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing87Trajectory45ERO review68
What the record says about Avondale schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Jireh Christian School
The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in board administration, curriculum, and health, safety and welfare. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) is a full primary school in Avondale with 190 students. ERO's 2024 review identified committed staff responsive to individual needs, effective teacher leadership in using achievement data, and a strong Catholic culture with a respectful, nurturing learning environment. ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how student agency initiatives enhance progress and outcomes.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School has a strong culture fostering identity, culture and language across its Māori bilingual and Samoan bilingual classes, with well-established leadership using collaborative systems for continuous improvement. The school's assessment and data analysis systems require development to more effectively utilise achievement information. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Avondale Primary School's 2024 ERO review found the school has developed a localised curriculum based on Social Constructivist principles and maintains strong community connections with bi-cultural focus. Leadership is supportive and evidence-informed with commitment to equity, while staff are collaborative and dedicated to improving outcomes for all students. The school achieved a composite score of 72.
Full source-linked profile →Avondale College
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.
Full source-linked profile →Avondale Intermediate
Avondale Intermediate has strengthened leadership and made significant progress in mathematics achievement, particularly for Pacific students, through professional development. Reading and writing progress has not yet been as successful, indicating ongoing need for literacy support. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Avondale schools
What schools are in Avondale?
Avondale, Auckland has 6 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Avondale College, Jireh Christian School, Avondale Intermediate, Avondale Primary School (Auckland), Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School, St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Avondale?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Jireh Christian School ranks highest among Avondale schools (91/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Avondale College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Avondale?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Avondale does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Avondale address.
Decile or EQI — how are Avondale schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).