Ormiston Senior College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Flat Bush, Auckland 2164 · Howick Local Board Area
#45 of 101 secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland
#97 of 486 nationally
About Ormiston Senior College
Ormiston Senior College is a state secondary (year 11-15) located in Flat Bush, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 1,529 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 11-15) schools in New Zealand and 45th of 101 ranked secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.4%; pacific students 15.4%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Flat Bush; Ormiston Senior College ranks 8th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 11-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)443
- Roll size (10%)1,529
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)94.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)70.3%
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 Ormiston Senior College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,529
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 94.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 70.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.4%
- 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 Ormiston Senior College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ormiston Senior College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ormiston Senior College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ormiston Senior College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ormiston Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,505 students · 128 m away
Ormiston Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
1,006 students · 220 m away
Tyndale Park Christian School
Flat Bush · Private composite · Years 1–13
119 students · 814 m away
Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 1.1 km away
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
933 students · 1.2 km away
Mission Heights Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
713 students · 1.3 km away
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students · 1.4 km away
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
Flat Bush · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 1.6 km away
Sancta Maria College
Howick South · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,061 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students
Waiheke High School
Waiheke Island · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
388 students
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students
Albany Senior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 11-15)
741 students
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ormiston Senior College a good school?
Ormiston Senior College has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 11-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 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 Ormiston Senior College rank in Auckland?
Ormiston Senior College ranks #45 of 101 secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland and #97 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ormiston Senior College?
Ormiston Senior College had 1,529 students in 2026, a change of +95% over five years.
Is Ormiston Senior College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ormiston Senior College is classified as a secondary (year 11-15). It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ormiston Senior College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ormiston Senior College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.