Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Howick Local Board Area (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 9 schools in Howick Local Board Area, Auckland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 1–Saint Kentigern CollegePakuranga · Private Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 92.1%
- 286Sancta Maria CollegeHowick South · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 88.5%
- 388Macleans CollegeBucklands Beach · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 85.8%
- 480Elim Christian CollegeHowick South · State integrated CompositeUE: 84.1%
- 583Botany Downs Secondary CollegeBotany Downs · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 76.3%
- 675Pakūranga CollegeBucklands Beach · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 70.4%
- 771Ormiston Senior CollegeFlat Bush · State Secondary (Year 11-15)UE: 70.3%
- 875Howick CollegeHowick South · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 68%
- 945Edgewater CollegePakuranga · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 59.7%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Kentigern College Pakuranga · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | Private | 92.1% | – Not rated | – | 2,350 |
| 2 | Sancta Maria College Howick South · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 88.5% | 85.8 Top 5% | 390 | 1,061 |
| 3 | Macleans College Bucklands Beach · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 85.8% | 88.0 Top 5% | 385 | 3,069 |
| 4 | Elim Christian College Howick South · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 84.1% | 80.0 Top 10% | 379 | 1,098 |
| 5 | Botany Downs Secondary College Botany Downs · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 76.3% | 83.2 Top 10% | 403 | 2,001 |
| 6 | Pakūranga College Bucklands Beach · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 70.4% | 75.1 Top 25% | 431 | 2,302 |
| 7 | Ormiston Senior College Flat Bush · Secondary (Year 11-15) | State | 70.3% | 71.1 Top 25% | 443 | 1,529 |
| 8 | Howick College Howick South · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 68% | 74.8 Top 25% | 432 | 2,238 |
| 9 | Edgewater College Pakuranga · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 59.7% | 44.5 Lower 50% | 497 | 629 |
Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Howick Local Board Area with UE 92.1%. Of the 9 schools shown, 6 are state, 2 are state integrated, 1 are private.
For the full picture see the wider Auckland secondary schools by university entrance rankings, every school on the Howick Local Board Area page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ue results school in Howick Local Board Area?
Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga, Auckland ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Howick Local Board Area with UE 92.1%.
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Howick Local Board Area ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.