Kaipara College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Helensville, Auckland 0800 · Rodney Local Board Area
#64 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#203 of 486 nationally
About Kaipara College
Kaipara College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Helensville, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 719 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 64th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (64th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.5%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 1.8%.
There are 3 schools in Helensville; Kaipara College ranks 2nd of 3 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%)460
- Roll size (10%)719
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)61.6%
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 Kaipara College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 460
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 719
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 61.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 32.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kaipara College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kaipara College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kaipara College has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaipara College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Helensville School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students · 480 m away
Parakai School
Parakai · State full primary · Years 1–8
214 students · 3.0 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 · 7.6 km away
Waitoki School
Waitoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 9.5 km away
Waimauku School
Waimauku · State full primary · Years 1–8
690 students · 10 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 · 14 km away
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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1,596 students
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487 students
Pukekohe High School
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1,922 students
Glenfield College
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782 students
One Tree Hill College
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Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaipara College a good school?
Kaipara College has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #64 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 Kaipara College rank in Auckland?
Kaipara College ranks #64 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #203 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaipara College?
Kaipara College had 719 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Kaipara College a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaipara College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaipara College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaipara College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.