Schools in Ponsonby, Auckland (2026)
4 schools · 2,282 students · 2 state integrated, 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 403.
Ponsonby, in Auckland, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,282 students. By level there are 2 secondary (year 7-15), 1 intermediate, 1 contributing; by sector 2 state integrated, 2 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Ponsonby's schools is 403, below the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Mary's College (Ponsonby) (80.6, top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by Ponsonby Intermediate (78.9, top 10% of intermediate schools nationally), and Richmond Road School (69.4, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St Mary's College (Ponsonby) (1,005 students), Ponsonby Intermediate (590 students), St Paul's College (Ponsonby) (394 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Ponsonby
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 181St Mary's College (Ponsonby)Ponsonby · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 388 · 1,005 students
- 279Ponsonby IntermediatePonsonby · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 380 · 590 students
- 369Richmond Road SchoolPonsonby · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 293 students
- 464St Paul's College (Ponsonby)Ponsonby · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 480 · 394 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 80.6 Top 10% | 388 | 1,005 |
| 2 | Ponsonby Intermediate Ponsonby · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 78.9 Top 10% | 380 | 590 |
| 3 | Richmond Road School Ponsonby · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.4 Top 25% | 403 | 293 |
| 4 | St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 64.3 Top 50% | 480 | 394 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ponsonby?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is the highest-ranked school in Ponsonby with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Ponsonby?
Ponsonby has 4 schools (2 secondary (year 7-15), 1 intermediate, 1 contributing) educating 2,282 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Ponsonby?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Ponsonby is 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.