Howick College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick South, Auckland 2145 · Howick Local Board Area
#38 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#75 of 486 nationally
About Howick College
Howick College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Howick South, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,238 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 38th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (64th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.5%; pacific students 14%; international students 4.2%.
There are 8 schools in Howick South; Howick College ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)432
- Roll size (10%)2,238
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)68%
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 Howick College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,238
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 68%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Howick College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Howick College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Howick College has changed over time.
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Schools near Howick College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students · 168 m away
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students · 534 m away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 697 m away
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 1.4 km away
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 1.6 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 · 2.0 km away
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 2.2 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 2.3 km away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students
Green Bay High School
Green Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,960 students
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Howick College a good school?
Howick College has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #38 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 Howick College rank in Auckland?
Howick College ranks #38 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #75 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Howick College?
Howick College had 2,238 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Howick College a primary school or a secondary school?
Howick College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Howick College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Howick College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.