Mellons Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick, Auckland 2014 · Howick Local Board Area
#69 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#113 of 1,559 nationally
About Mellons Bay School
Mellons Bay School is a state contributing located in Howick, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 427 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 69th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.4%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0.5%.
There are 2 schools in Howick; Mellons Bay School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)354
- Roll size (10%)427
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.1%
- 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 Mellons Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 354
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 427
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Mellons Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mellons Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 1.5 km away
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students · 1.6 km away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 1.7 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.9 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 1.9 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students · 1.9 km away
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students · 2.2 km away
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students · 2.2 km away
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students · 2.4 km away
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Halsey Drive School
Lynfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Hauraki School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
536 students
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mellons Bay School a good school?
Mellons Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #69 of 390 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 Mellons Bay School rank in Auckland?
Mellons Bay School ranks #69 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #113 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mellons Bay School?
Mellons Bay School had 427 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Mellons Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mellons Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mellons Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mellons Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.