Best secondary schools in Rodney Local Board Area (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 schools in Rodney Local Board Area, Auckland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 181Hare Krishna SchoolRiverhead · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 371 · 211 students
- 271Mahurangi CollegeWarkworth · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 441 · 1,563 students
- 358Horizon SchoolSnells Beach · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 217 students
- 455Kaipara CollegeHelensville · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 460 · 719 students
- 533Rodney CollegeWellsford · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 357 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hare Krishna School Riverhead · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 80.9 Top 10% | 371 | 211 |
| 2 | Mahurangi College Warkworth · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 71.2 Top 25% | 441 | 1,563 |
| 3 | Horizon School Snells Beach · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 58.4 Top 50% | 435 | 217 |
| 4 | Kaipara College Helensville · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 54.6 Top 50% | 460 | 719 |
| 5 | Rodney College Wellsford · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.5 Lower 50% | 489 | 357 |
Hare Krishna School in Riverhead leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Rodney Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.9. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Auckland secondary schools rankings, every school on the Rodney 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 secondary school in Rodney Local Board Area?
Hare Krishna School in Riverhead, Auckland ranks first among secondary schools in Rodney Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.9 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 371).
How are secondary schools in Rodney Local Board Area ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.