Cockle Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick South, Auckland 2014 · Howick Local Board Area
#54 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#89 of 1,559 nationally
About Cockle Bay School
Cockle Bay School is a state contributing located in Howick South, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 754 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 82.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 54th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.6%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 1.1%.
There are 8 schools in Howick South; Cockle Bay School ranks 4th of 8 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%)364
- Roll size (10%)754
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.5%
- 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 Cockle Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 364
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 754
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cockle Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cockle Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students · 168 m away
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students · 615 m away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 866 m away
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 1.3 km away
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 1.7 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 2.0 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students · 2.2 km away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 2.2 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 2.2 km away
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Glendowie School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
676 students
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students
Belmont School (Auckland)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Titirangi School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cockle Bay School a good school?
Cockle Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 82.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #54 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 Cockle Bay School rank in Auckland?
Cockle Bay School ranks #54 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #89 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cockle Bay School?
Cockle Bay School had 754 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Cockle Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cockle Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cockle Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cockle Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.