Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glendowie, Auckland 1071 · Ōrākei Local Board Area
#9 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#11 of 486 nationally
About Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Glendowie, in the Ōrākei Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,504 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 86.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 9th of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.9%; pacific students 21.7%; international students 5.7%.
There are 5 schools in Glendowie; Sacred Heart College (Auckland) ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)394
- Roll size (10%)1,504
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)95.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)83.2%
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 Sacred Heart College (Auckland) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 394
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,504
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 95.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 83.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 12.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Sacred Heart College (Auckland) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Sacred Heart College (Auckland) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Sacred Heart College (Auckland) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Glenbrae Primary School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 539 m away
Glendowie School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
676 students · 702 m away
Glen Taylor School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 758 m away
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students · 799 m away
Tamaki College
Glen Innes · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
703 students · 1.1 km away
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Glen Innes · State composite · Years 1–13
87 students · 1.2 km away
Glen Innes School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 1.5 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 1.6 km away
Pt England School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
465 students · 1.6 km away
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Mt Albert · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
449 students
Marist College
Mount Albert · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
770 students
Sancta Maria College
Howick South · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,061 students
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students
Michael Park School
Ellerslie · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
326 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart College (Auckland) a good school?
Sacred Heart College (Auckland) has a Success Index (NZ) of 86.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 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 Sacred Heart College (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Sacred Heart College (Auckland) ranks #9 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #11 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
Sacred Heart College (Auckland) had 1,504 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart College (Auckland) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart College (Auckland); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.