Schools in Howick, Auckland (2026)
2 schools · 1,270 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 391.
Howick, in Auckland, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,270 students. By level there is 2 contributing; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Mellons Bay School (81.1, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Owairoa Primary School (77.9, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Owairoa Primary School (843 students), Mellons Bay School (427 students).
Ranked schools in Howick
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 181Mellons Bay SchoolHowick · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 354 · 427 students
- 278Owairoa Primary SchoolHowick · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 843 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mellons Bay School Howick · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.1 Top 10% | 354 | 427 |
| 2 | Owairoa Primary School Howick · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 77.9 Top 25% | 391 | 843 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Howick?
Mellons Bay School is the highest-ranked school in Howick with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Howick?
Howick has 2 schools (2 contributing) educating 1,270 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Howick?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Howick is 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.