Schools in Mount Albert
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 7 schools in and around Mount Albert, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 4 primary, 3 secondary. Mt Albert 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.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Mount Albert 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory64ERO review83 - View profile →
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Academic97Outcomes62Retention98Wellbeing79Trajectory54ERO review85 - 3Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 3,592 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Academic86Outcomes62Retention89Wellbeing62Trajectory65ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory34ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory41ERO review76 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory24ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic0Outcomes4Retention0Wellbeing100Trajectory19ERO review86
What the record says about Mount Albert schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mt Albert School
Mt Albert School's 2022 ERO review focused on international student compliance. The school attested compliance with the Code of Practice for international students, though no international or exchange students were enrolled at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Marist College
Marist College's 2024 ERO review found engaged learners and whānau working in partnership with the school to achieve positive outcomes. The school offers flexible teaching and learning programmes responsive to individual needs, supported by comprehensive pastoral and academic systems grounded in Catholic faith that minimise barriers to learning.
Full source-linked profile →Mt Albert Grammar School
Mt Albert Grammar School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and was found to have a welcoming, inclusive environment for its 62 international students with strong support for integration and academic goals. The school provides well-supported integration into the school community and opportunities for international students to participate in leadership and co-curricular activities. The school's composite score is 85.
Full source-linked profile →Gladstone School (Auckland)
Gladstone School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects. The school demonstrates positive and inclusive relationships throughout, with international students participating fully in all areas and making very good progress.
Full source-linked profile →Marist School (Mt Albert)
Marist School (Mt Albert) is a contributing school with a roll of 303 students located in Mount Albert, Auckland. The Board of Trustees confirmed in their 2022 board assurance review that regulatory and legislative requirements, board administration, and curriculum requirements were being met. No composite score or current Ministry of Education intervention is recorded.
Full source-linked profile →Owairaka District School
Owairaka District School's 2024 ERO review found that most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school demonstrates strong relational trust among leaders and teachers, with well-established learning environments characterised by respect, inclusion and collaboration. Leaders prioritise addressing disparities for Māori and Pacific learners, and the board actively supports equitable outcomes for all students.
Full source-linked profile →TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo is a composite school where students demonstrate emotional and spiritual confidence with high levels of wellbeing. The kura provides a language-rich environment with strong te reo Māori immersion across all learning areas, and secondary students achieved strong NCEA results with 88.9% attaining university entrance. Te Aho Matua principles are embedded in teaching and learning, supported by long-serving whānau and staff who contribute to effective school systems and practices.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mount Albert schools
What schools are in Mount Albert?
Mount Albert, Auckland has 7 schools on our records (4 primary, 3 secondary): Mt Albert Grammar School, Marist College, Gladstone School (Auckland), Marist School (Mt Albert), Mt Albert School, Owairaka District School, TKKM o Nga Maungarongo. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mount Albert?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mt Albert School ranks highest among Mount Albert schools (84/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Marist 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 Mount Albert?
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 Mount Albert 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 Mount Albert address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mount Albert 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).