Rangitoto College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Browns Bay, Auckland 0753 · Upper Harbour Local Board Area
#15 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#21 of 486 nationally
About Rangitoto College
Rangitoto College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Browns Bay, in the Upper Harbour Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 4,189 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 15th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.9%; pacific students 1.9%; international students 6.1%.
There are 4 schools in Browns Bay; Rangitoto College ranks 2nd of 4 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%)397
- Roll size (10%)4,189
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)26%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)91.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)82.4%
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 Rangitoto College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 397
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 4,189
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 26%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 91.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 82.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 6.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rangitoto College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rangitoto College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rangitoto College has changed over time.
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Schools near Rangitoto College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Mairangi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 643 m away
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students · 771 m away
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 800 m away
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students · 1.0 km away
Mairangi Bay School
Mairangi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 1.3 km away
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students · 1.8 km away
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 1.8 km away
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 2.1 km away
City Impact Church School
Oteha · Private composite · Years 1–13
367 students · 2.1 km away
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,273 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rangitoto College a good school?
Rangitoto College has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Rangitoto College rank in Auckland?
Rangitoto College ranks #15 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #21 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rangitoto College?
Rangitoto College had 4,189 students in 2026, a change of +26% over five years.
Is Rangitoto College a primary school or a secondary school?
Rangitoto College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rangitoto College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rangitoto College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.