McAuley High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otahuhu, Auckland 1640 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#62 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#201 of 486 nationally
About McAuley High School
McAuley High School is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Otahuhu, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 757 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 62nd of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3.3%; pacific students 94.6%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Otahuhu; McAuley High School ranks 1st of 7 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%)483
- Roll size (10%)757
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)94.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)86.5%
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 McAuley High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 483
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 757
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 94.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 86.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 94.6%
- 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 McAuley High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at McAuley High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at McAuley High School has changed over time.
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Schools near McAuley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 86 m away
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students · 384 m away
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 437 m away
Otahuhu School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
576 students · 705 m away
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu · State special school
208 students · 738 m away
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
377 students · 809 m away
Wymondley Road School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 1.1 km away
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students · 1.1 km away
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students · 1.9 km away
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students
Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist H S
Mangere Bridge · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
332 students
Marcellin College
Royal Oak · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
462 students
Wesley College
Pukekohe · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
326 students
Horizon School
Snells Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
217 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McAuley High School a good school?
McAuley High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #62 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 McAuley High School rank in Auckland?
McAuley High School ranks #62 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #201 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend McAuley High School?
McAuley High School had 757 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is McAuley High School a primary school or a secondary school?
McAuley High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near McAuley High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McAuley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.