Willowbank School (Howick)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dannemora, Auckland 2016 · Howick Local Board Area
#73 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#120 of 1,559 nationally
About Willowbank School (Howick)
Willowbank School (Howick) is a state contributing located in Dannemora, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 740 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 73rd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.9%; pacific students 8.8%; international students 0.7%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)374
- Roll size (10%)740
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Willowbank School (Howick) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 374
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 740
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Willowbank School (Howick) has changed over time.
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Schools near Willowbank School (Howick)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students · 792 m away
Sancta Maria College
Howick South · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,061 students · 1.3 km away
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
Flat Bush · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 1.5 km away
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.6 km away
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students · 2.2 km away
Mission Heights Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
713 students · 2.2 km away
Ormiston Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,505 students · 2.2 km away
Ormiston Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
1,006 students · 2.3 km away
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
933 students · 2.3 km away
Mayfield School (Auckland)
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 2.5 km away
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State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
Woodlands Park School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students
Three Kings School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Willowbank School (Howick) a good school?
Willowbank School (Howick) has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #73 of 390 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 Willowbank School (Howick) rank in Auckland?
Willowbank School (Howick) ranks #73 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #120 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Willowbank School (Howick)?
Willowbank School (Howick) had 740 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Willowbank School (Howick) a primary school or a secondary school?
Willowbank School (Howick) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Willowbank School (Howick)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willowbank School (Howick); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.