Howick College vs Orewa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 41 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
| Measure | Howick College Howick South, Auckland | Orewa College Orewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 101 | #41 of 101 |
| National rank | #75 of 486 | #83 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 2,238 | 2,285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 432 |
| Total roll | 2,238 | 2,285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.3% | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | 69.8% |
| Māori students | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 14% | 6.4% |
| International students | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Orewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickcollege.school.nz | www.orewacollege.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Howick College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.8 vs 72.9).
- •Orewa College does better on roll size (2,285 vs 2,238).
- •Orewa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs 2.8%).
- •Howick College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.3% vs 84.1%).
- •Orewa College is the larger school with 2,285 students compared with 2,238.
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 Orewa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Howick College ranks higher (74.8 vs 72.9 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 Orewa College?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Orewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick College: 432. Orewa College: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick College and Orewa College rank in Auckland?
Howick College is 38th of 101 and Orewa College is 41st of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).