Helensville School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Helensville, Auckland 0800 · Rodney Local Board Area
#201 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#493 of 1,559 nationally
About Helensville School
Helensville School is a state full primary located in Helensville, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 501 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 201st of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.7%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Helensville; Helensville School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)501
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Helensville School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 501
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Helensville School has changed over time.
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Schools near Helensville School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaipara College
Helensville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
719 students · 480 m away
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students · 2.6 km away
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 7.2 km away
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 7.7 km away
Waitoki School
Waitoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 9.8 km away
Waimauku School
Waimauku · State full primary · Years 1–8
690 students · 11 km away
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students · 12 km away
Huapai District School
Huapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students · 13 km away
Wainui School
Wainui · State full primary · Years 1–8
265 students · 15 km away
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waipipi School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Waioneke School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Drury School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
Flanshaw Road School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
352 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Helensville School a good school?
Helensville School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #201 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 Helensville School rank in Auckland?
Helensville School ranks #201 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #493 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Helensville School?
Helensville School had 501 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Helensville School a primary school or a secondary school?
Helensville School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Helensville School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Helensville School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.