Howick Primary School vs Mellons Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
| Measure | Howick Primary School Howick West, Auckland | Mellons Bay School Howick, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #210 of 390 | #69 of 390 |
| National rank | #536 of 1,559 | #113 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 337 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 354 |
| Total roll | 337 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | -6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Howick West | Howick |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickprimary.school.nz | mellonsbay.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mellons Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.1 vs 63.8).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 422).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on roll size (427 vs 337).
- •Howick Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -6.1%).
- •Mellons Bay School is the larger school with 427 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 Mellons Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mellons Bay School ranks higher (81.1 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 Mellons Bay School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Howick West and Howick in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick Primary School: 422. Mellons Bay School: 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick Primary School and Mellons Bay School rank in Auckland?
Howick Primary School is 210th of 390 and Mellons Bay School is 69th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).