St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ponsonby, Auckland 1144 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#23 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#38 of 486 nationally
About St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Ponsonby, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,005 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12%; pacific students 25.6%; international students 5.3%.
There are 4 schools in Ponsonby; St Mary's College (Ponsonby) ranks 1st of 4 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%)388
- Roll size (10%)1,005
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)96.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)91.6%
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 St Mary's College (Ponsonby) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 388
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,005
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 96.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 91.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 12%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 25.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Mary's College (Ponsonby) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Mary's College (Ponsonby) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Mary's College (Ponsonby) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students · 786 m away
Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
590 students · 794 m away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 851 m away
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 930 m away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 1.3 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students · 1.3 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students · 1.3 km away
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students · 1.4 km away
City 0-10
Auckland Central · Private composite · Years 1–13
· 1.5 km away
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students · 1.5 km away
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Carmel College
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's College (Ponsonby) a good school?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 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 St Mary's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) ranks #23 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #38 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) had 1,005 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is St Mary's College (Ponsonby) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's College (Ponsonby); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.