Howick College vs Maraetai Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 9.2 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
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
432 students
| Measure | Howick College Howick South, Auckland | Maraetai Beach School Maraetai Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #38 of 101 | #39 of 390 |
| National rank | #75 of 486 | #63 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 2,238 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 398 |
| Total roll | 2,238 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| 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% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 14% | 2.5% |
| International students | 4.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Maraetai Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickcollege.school.nz | www.maraetaibeach.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMaraetai Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.3 vs 74.8).
- โขMaraetai Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 432).
- โขHowick College does better on roll size (2,238 vs 432).
- โขMaraetai Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.9% vs 2.8%).
- โขHowick College is the larger school with 2,238 students compared with 432.
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 Maraetai Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraetai Beach School ranks higher (84.3 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 Howick College and Maraetai Beach School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Maraetai Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick College: 432. Maraetai Beach School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick College and Maraetai Beach School rank in Auckland?
Howick College is 38th of 101 and Maraetai Beach School is 39th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).