Rodney College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wellsford, Auckland 0900 · Rodney Local Board Area
#89 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#359 of 486 nationally
About Rodney College
Rodney College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Wellsford, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 357 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 89th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 37.8%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Wellsford; Rodney College ranks 3rd of 3 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%)489
- Roll size (10%)357
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)69.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50%
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 Rodney College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 357
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 69.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 37.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- 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 Rodney College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rodney College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rodney College has changed over time.
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Schools near Rodney College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wellsford School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 655 m away
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 10 km away
Tauhoa School
Tauhoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 12 km away
Tomarata School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 12 km away
Kaipara Flats School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Glen Eden · State composite · Years 1–13
246 students
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students
Vanguard Military School
Rosedale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
150 students
Alfriston College
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,257 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rodney College a good school?
Rodney College has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #89 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 Rodney College rank in Auckland?
Rodney College ranks #89 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #359 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rodney College?
Rodney College had 357 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Rodney College a primary school or a secondary school?
Rodney College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rodney College?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Rodney College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.