Howick Primary School vs St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing 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
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Howick Primary School Howick West, Auckland | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #210 of 390 | #53 of 390 |
| National rank | #536 of 1,559 | #88 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 337 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 379 |
| Total roll | 337 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 15.1% | 19.6% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Howick West | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickprimary.school.nz | www.stmarks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 63.8).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 422).
- •Howick Primary School does better on roll size (337 vs 209).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -4%).
- •Howick Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 209.
- •Howick Primary School is a state school while St Mark's School (Pakuranga) 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 Primary School better than St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Pakuranga) ranks higher (82.6 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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Howick West and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick Primary School: 422. St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick Primary School and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) rank in Auckland?
Howick Primary School is 210th of 390 and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).