Pigeon Mountain School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012 · Howick Local Board Area
#58 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#94 of 1,559 nationally
About Pigeon Mountain School
Pigeon Mountain School is a state contributing located in Bucklands Beach, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 503 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 82.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 58th 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 2.8%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 1.6%.
There are 6 schools in Bucklands Beach; Pigeon Mountain School ranks 4th of 6 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%)353
- Roll size (10%)503
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.1%
- 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 Pigeon Mountain School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 353
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 503
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Pigeon Mountain School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pigeon Mountain School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students · 307 m away
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students · 656 m away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 836 m away
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students · 1.7 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.9 km away
Bucklands Beach Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
407 students · 1.9 km away
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students · 2.0 km away
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students · 2.1 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 2.1 km away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hauraki School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
536 students
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Chelsea School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
401 students
Upper Harbour Primary School
Albany · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Halsey Drive School
Lynfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pigeon Mountain School a good school?
Pigeon Mountain School has a Success Index (NZ) of 82.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #58 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 Pigeon Mountain School rank in Auckland?
Pigeon Mountain School ranks #58 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #94 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pigeon Mountain School?
Pigeon Mountain School had 503 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Pigeon Mountain School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pigeon Mountain School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pigeon Mountain School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pigeon Mountain School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.