Macleans College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2145 · Howick Local Board Area
#6 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#8 of 486 nationally
About Macleans College
Macleans College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Bucklands Beach, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 3,069 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 88.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 6th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.9%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 7.8%.
There are 6 schools in Bucklands Beach; Macleans College ranks 3rd of 6 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%)385
- Roll size (10%)3,069
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)85.8%
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 Macleans College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 385
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 3,069
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 93.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 85.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 7.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Macleans College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Macleans College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Macleans College has changed over time.
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Schools near Macleans College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students · 356 m away
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students · 656 m away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 719 m away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 1.6 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.7 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 1.9 km away
Bucklands Beach Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
407 students · 2.0 km away
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students · 2.0 km away
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 2.1 km away
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Auckland Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,769 students
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,273 students
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Macleans College a good school?
Macleans College has a Success Index (NZ) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Macleans College rank in Auckland?
Macleans College ranks #6 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #8 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Macleans College?
Macleans College had 3,069 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Macleans College a primary school or a secondary school?
Macleans College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Macleans College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Macleans College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.