Avondale College

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zoneCambridge

Victor Street, Avondale, Auckland

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2,809 students

Very large school

439

Equity Index · Balanced Profile

Zoned enrolment

In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Avondale College in brief

Avondale College is a very large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in Avondale, Auckland, with 2,809 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 439 sits in the middle of the national range, so its students come from a broad cross-section of backgrounds. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1945.

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Avondale College

Victor Street, Avondale, Auckland

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How enrolment at Avondale College works

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Year levels: Year 9–13
Roll size: Very large school
School website: avcol.school.nz

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What families ask about Avondale College

Does Avondale College have an enrolment zone?: Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Avondale College teach?: Avondale College teaches Year 9–13.
What is Avondale College's Equity Index?: The listed EQI is 439. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?: The latest listed roll is 2,809 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?: The latest review date in the public data is April 2023.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language: Some students taught in a Pacific language
Opened: 1945
Principal: Lyndy Watkinson
Urban/rural setting: Major urban area
Donation requests: Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

Academic pathways

Avondale College offers the Cambridge (CAIE) pathway. NCEA tables alone don't capture this school's full academic offering. The full school report puts this pathway in context for your family.

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