Howick Intermediate vs Mellons Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
| Measure | Howick Intermediate Howick South, Auckland | Mellons Bay School Howick, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #150 of 390 | #69 of 390 |
| National rank | #278 of 1,559 | #113 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 603 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 354 |
| Total roll | 603 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.2% | -6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickint.school.nz/ | mellonsbay.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mellons Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.1 vs 74.8).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 429).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll size (603 vs 427).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.2% vs -6.1%).
- •Howick Intermediate is the larger school with 603 students compared with 427.
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 Intermediate better than Mellons Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mellons Bay School ranks higher (81.1 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 Intermediate and Mellons Bay School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick Intermediate: 429. Mellons Bay School: 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick Intermediate and Mellons Bay School rank in Auckland?
Howick Intermediate is 150th of 390 and Mellons Bay School is 69th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).