Howick Primary School vs Macleans College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students
| Measure | Howick Primary School Howick West, Auckland | Macleans College Bucklands Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #210 of 390 | #6 of 101 |
| National rank | #536 of 1,559 | #8 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 337 | 3,069 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 385 |
| Total roll | 337 | 3,069 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | 12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 85.8% |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 15.1% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| suburb or town | Howick West | Bucklands Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickprimary.school.nz | www.macleans.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Macleans College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.0 vs 63.8).
- •Macleans College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 422).
- •Macleans College does better on roll size (3,069 vs 337).
- •Macleans College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs -4%).
- •Macleans College is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 337.
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 Primary School better than Macleans College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Macleans College ranks higher (88.0 vs 63.8 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 Primary School and Macleans College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Howick West and Bucklands Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick Primary School: 422. Macleans College: 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick Primary School and Macleans College rank in Auckland?
Howick Primary School is 210th of 390 and Macleans College is 6th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).