Cockle Bay School vs Howick College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 168 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students
| Measure | Cockle Bay School Howick South, Auckland | Howick College Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #54 of 390 | #38 of 101 |
| National rank | #89 of 1,559 | #75 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 754 | 2,238 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 364 | 432 |
| Total roll | 754 | 2,238 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68% |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 14.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 14% |
| International students | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cocklebay.school.nz | www.howickcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cockle Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.5 vs 74.8).
- •Cockle Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (364 vs 432).
- •Howick College does better on roll size (2,238 vs 754).
- •Howick College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -0.5%).
- •Howick College is the larger school with 2,238 students compared with 754.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cockle Bay School better than Howick College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cockle Bay School ranks higher (82.5 vs 74.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cockle Bay School and Howick College?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cockle Bay School: 364. Howick College: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cockle Bay School and Howick College rank in Auckland?
Cockle Bay School is 54th of 390 and Howick College is 38th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).