Northcote College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Northcote, Auckland 0627 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#33 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#63 of 486 nationally
About Northcote College
Northcote College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Northcote, in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,632 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.9%; pacific students 8.6%; international students 10.1%.
There are 5 schools in Northcote; Northcote College ranks 4th of 5 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%)428
- Roll size (10%)1,632
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)31.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)89.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)72%
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 Northcote College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,632
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 31.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 89.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 72%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 12.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 10.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Northcote College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Northcote College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Northcote College has changed over time.
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Schools near Northcote College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 505 m away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 828 m away
Birkenhead School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
471 students · 907 m away
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students · 1.3 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students · 1.5 km away
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 1.7 km away
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 1.9 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students · 2.4 km away
Chelsea School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
401 students · 2.5 km away
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students
Ormiston Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northcote College a good school?
Northcote College has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Northcote College rank in Auckland?
Northcote College ranks #33 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #63 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Northcote College?
Northcote College had 1,632 students in 2026, a change of +32% over five years.
Is Northcote College a primary school or a secondary school?
Northcote College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Northcote College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northcote College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.