Botany Downs School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Botany Downs, Auckland 2010 · Howick Local Board Area
#27 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#35 of 1,559 nationally
About Botany Downs School
Botany Downs School is a state contributing located in Botany Downs, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 590 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 27th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 11.5%; international students 1.2%.
There are 2 schools in Botany Downs; Botany Downs School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)392
- Roll size (10%)590
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Botany Downs School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 392
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 590
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Botany Downs School has changed over time.
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Schools near Botany Downs School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 657 m away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students · 816 m away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 1.4 km away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 1.5 km away
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 1.5 km away
Point View School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
673 students · 1.5 km away
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students · 1.6 km away
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students · 1.7 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.7 km away
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sunnynook School
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507 students
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Green Bay Primary School
Green Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
630 students
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Botany Downs School a good school?
Botany Downs School has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Botany Downs School rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs School ranks #27 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #35 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Botany Downs School?
Botany Downs School had 590 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Botany Downs School a primary school or a secondary school?
Botany Downs School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Botany Downs School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Botany Downs School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.