Carmel College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Milford, Auckland 0741 · Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area
#1 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#1 of 486 nationally
About Carmel College
Carmel College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Milford, in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,102 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 91.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 1st of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.7%; pacific students 5%; international students 4.3%.
There are 2 schools in Milford; Carmel College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)382
- Roll size (10%)1,102
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)100%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)93.8%
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 Carmel College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 382
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,102
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 100%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 93.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 6.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Carmel College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Carmel College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Carmel College has changed over time.
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Schools near Carmel College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students · 538 m away
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students · 607 m away
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students · 676 m away
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students · 890 m away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students · 902 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 1.4 km away
Summit Point School
Takapuna · Private full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 1.4 km away
Takapuna School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students · 1.4 km away
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students · 1.5 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Grafton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,321 students
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students
Michael Park School
Ellerslie · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
326 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carmel College a good school?
Carmel College has a Success Index (NZ) of 91.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 101 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 Carmel College rank in Auckland?
Carmel College ranks #1 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #1 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Carmel College?
Carmel College had 1,102 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Carmel College a primary school or a secondary school?
Carmel College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Carmel College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carmel College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.