Howick College vs Shelly Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 534 m 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
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
467 students
| Measure | Howick College Howick South, Auckland | Shelly Park School Shelly Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #38 of 101 | #105 of 390 |
| National rank | #75 of 486 | #177 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 2,238 | 467 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 375 |
| Total roll | 2,238 | 467 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -0.8% |
| 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% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 14% | 2.4% |
| International students | 4.2% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Shelly Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickcollege.school.nz | www.shellypark.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขShelly Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 74.8).
- โขShelly Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 432).
- โขHowick College does better on roll size (2,238 vs 467).
- โขHowick College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -0.8%).
- โขHowick College is the larger school with 2,238 students compared with 467.
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 Shelly Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Shelly Park School 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 Shelly Park School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Howick South and Shelly Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick College: 432. Shelly Park School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick College and Shelly Park School rank in Auckland?
Howick College is 38th of 101 and Shelly Park School is 105th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).