Howick College vs Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
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 · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students
| Measure | Howick College Howick South, Auckland | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #38 of 101 | #103 of 390 |
| National rank | #75 of 486 | #175 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,238 | 308 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 355 |
| Total roll | 2,238 | 308 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -30.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | – |
| Māori students | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Pacific students | 14% | 12.3% |
| International students | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickcollege.school.nz | www.starofthesea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 74.8).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (355 vs 432).
- •Howick College does better on roll size (2,238 vs 308).
- •Howick College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -30.8%).
- •Howick College is the larger school with 2,238 students compared with 308.
- •Howick College is a state school while Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) ranks higher (78.9 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)?
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. Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick): 355. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick College and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) rank in Auckland?
Howick College is 38th of 101 and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is 103rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).