Sancta Maria College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick South, Auckland 2163 · Howick Local Board Area
#13 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#17 of 486 nationally
About Sancta Maria College
Sancta Maria College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Howick South, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,061 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 13th of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.6%; pacific students 16.6%; international students 4.3%.
There are 8 schools in Howick South; Sancta Maria College ranks 2nd of 8 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%)390
- Roll size (10%)1,061
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)88.5%
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 Sancta Maria College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 390
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,061
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 93.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 88.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Sancta Maria College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Sancta Maria College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Sancta Maria College has changed over time.
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Schools near Sancta Maria College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
Flat Bush · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 254 m away
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students · 828 m away
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students · 1.3 km away
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students · 1.6 km away
Mayfield School (Auckland)
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 1.7 km away
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 1.7 km away
Ormiston Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,505 students · 1.7 km away
Ormiston Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
1,006 students · 1.8 km away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.8 km away
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,504 students
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Mt Albert · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
449 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sancta Maria College a good school?
Sancta Maria College has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Sancta Maria College rank in Auckland?
Sancta Maria College ranks #13 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #17 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sancta Maria College?
Sancta Maria College had 1,061 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Sancta Maria College a primary school or a secondary school?
Sancta Maria College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sancta Maria College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sancta Maria College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.