Selwyn College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kohimarama, Auckland 1071 · Ōrākei Local Board Area
#16 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#26 of 486 nationally
About Selwyn College
Selwyn College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Kohimarama, in the Ōrākei Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,604 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 83.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 16th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7%; pacific students 7.2%; international students 7.5%.
There are 3 schools in Kohimarama; Selwyn College ranks 2nd 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%)411
- Roll size (10%)1,604
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)28.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)81.9%
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 Selwyn College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 411
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,604
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 28.3%
- 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
- 81.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Selwyn College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Selwyn College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Selwyn College has changed over time.
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Schools near Selwyn College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
821 students · 271 m away
Kohimarama School
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students · 849 m away
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
St Heliers · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.5 km away
A1 Student School
St Heliers · Private composite · Years 1–13
26 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Orakei · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
21 students · 1.6 km away
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Meadowbank · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
204 students · 1.7 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 1.7 km away
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students · 2.0 km away
Glen Innes School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 2.1 km away
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Albany Junior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,154 students
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,651 students
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
933 students
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 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 Selwyn College a good school?
Selwyn College has a Success Index (NZ) of 83.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 Selwyn College rank in Auckland?
Selwyn College ranks #16 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #26 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Selwyn College?
Selwyn College had 1,604 students in 2026, a change of +28% over five years.
Is Selwyn College a primary school or a secondary school?
Selwyn College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Selwyn College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Selwyn College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.