Waiuku College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiuku, Auckland 2341 · Franklin Local Board Area
#68 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#219 of 486 nationally
About Waiuku College
Waiuku College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Waiuku, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 986 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 68th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (74th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31%; pacific students 11.2%; international students 3.2%.
There are 5 schools in Waiuku; Waiuku College ranks 1st of 5 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%)476
- Roll size (10%)986
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)82.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)45.9%
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 Waiuku College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 476
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 986
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 82.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 45.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 31%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waiuku College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waiuku College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waiuku College has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiuku College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
View Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students · 799 m away
Waiuku Primary School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 966 m away
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 1.2 km away
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 4.5 km away
Glenbrook School
Glenbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 5.6 km away
TKKM o Waiuku
Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 6.0 km away
Waipipi School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 6.0 km away
Otaua School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
230 students · 6.3 km away
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students · 7.8 km away
Mauku School
Mauku · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiuku College a good school?
Waiuku College has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #68 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 Waiuku College rank in Auckland?
Waiuku College ranks #68 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #219 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waiuku College?
Waiuku College had 986 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Waiuku College a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiuku College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiuku College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waiuku College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.