Macleans College vs Mellons Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
| Measure | Macleans College Bucklands Beach, Auckland | Mellons Bay School Howick, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #6 of 101 | #69 of 390 |
| National rank | #8 of 486 | #113 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 3,069 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 354 |
| Total roll | 3,069 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | -6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 85.8% | – |
| Māori students | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| International students | 7.8% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Howick |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.macleans.school.nz | mellonsbay.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Macleans College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.0 vs 81.1).
- •Mellons Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 385).
- •Macleans College does better on roll size (3,069 vs 427).
- •Macleans College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs -6.1%).
- •Macleans College is the larger school with 3,069 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 Macleans College better than Mellons Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Macleans College ranks higher (88.0 vs 81.1 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 Macleans College and Mellons Bay School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Howick in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Macleans College: 385. Mellons Bay School: 354. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Macleans College and Mellons Bay School rank in Auckland?
Macleans College is 6th of 101 and Mellons Bay School is 69th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).