Howick College vs Howick Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick College
Howick South ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,238 students
Howick Intermediate
Howick South ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
603 students
| Measure | Howick College Howick South, Auckland | Howick Intermediate Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 101 | #150 of 390 |
| National rank | #75 of 486 | #278 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 2,238 | 603 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 429 |
| Total roll | 2,238 | 603 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 27.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.5% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 14% | 14.4% |
| International students | 4.2% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickcollege.school.nz | www.howickint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.8 vs 74.8).
- โขHowick Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 432).
- โขHowick College does better on roll size (2,238 vs 603).
- โขHowick Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.2% vs 2.8%).
- โขHowick College is the larger school with 2,238 students compared with 603.
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 Howick College better than Howick Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Howick College and Howick Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick College: 432. Howick Intermediate: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick College and Howick Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Howick College is 38th of 101 and Howick Intermediate is 150th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).