Horizon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Snells Beach, Auckland 0920 · Rodney Local Board Area
#59 of 101 composite schools in Auckland
#181 of 486 nationally
About Horizon School
Horizon School is a state integrated composite located in Snells Beach, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 217 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 59th of 101 ranked composite schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.7%; pacific students 5.5%; international students 0.9%.
There are 2 schools in Snells Beach; Horizon School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)435
- Roll size (10%)217
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8%
- 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 Horizon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 435
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 217
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Horizon School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Horizon School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Horizon School has changed over time.
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Schools near Horizon School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Snells Beach Primary School
Snells Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
357 students · 670 m away
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students · 7.2 km away
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students · 7.4 km away
Matakana School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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854 students
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
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Liston College
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Al-Madinah School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horizon School a good school?
Horizon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #59 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 Horizon School rank in Auckland?
Horizon School ranks #59 of 101 composite schools in Auckland and #181 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School had 217 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Horizon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Horizon School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Horizon School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Horizon School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.