Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick South, Auckland 2013 · Howick Local Board Area
#103 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#175 of 1,559 nationally
About Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is a state integrated contributing located in Howick South, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 308 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 103rd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.8%; pacific students 12.3%; international students 0.3%.
There are 8 schools in Howick South; Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) ranks 6th of 8 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%)355
- Roll size (10%)308
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-30.8%
- 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 355
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 308
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -30.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Point View School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
673 students · 731 m away
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 816 m away
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 888 m away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 1.6 km away
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.8 km away
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students · 2.0 km away
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students · 2.2 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 2.2 km away
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 2.3 km away
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
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St Heliers · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Mount Albert · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Meadowbank · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
204 students
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
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Kadimah School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) a good school?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #103 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) rank in Auckland?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) ranks #103 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #175 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) had 308 students in 2026, a change of -31% over five years.
Is Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.