UP International College New Zealand
345 Queen Street, Auckland CBD · Auckland — Central
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,329 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Auckland CBD looking for an independent setting.
Is UP International College New Zealand a good school?
UP International College New Zealand scores 34/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- All eight criteria for registration are met
- School has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- Offers homestay options and provides pastoral and academic support for international students under age 18
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 44% · L2 22% · UE 0% · bottom 10% of band (n=38) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 5% · Te Pūkenga 0% · Industry 0% · bottom 10% of band (n=36) · why? ▼ hide
100% to Y13 · top quartile of band (n=44) · why? ▼ hide
no discipline data · why? ▼ hide
-61.3% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2014-08 · near band median (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-12-20 · Filivaifale Jason Swann, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- At time of review, UP International College had no students aged 5-16 years enrolled; 439 students total with almost half completing University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
- 414 international students enrolled, with 313 based offshore; majority over age 18 years
- School meets all eight criteria for registration as a private school
- College maintains registration with plans for school-based learning suitable for 14-16 year old students
"The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students."
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
44.4%
4 of 9 leavers
-1.1pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
22.2%
2 of 9 leavers
-5.1pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
0.0%
0 of 9 leavers
-9.1pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
100.0%
2024 cohort · 9 students
0.0pt vs 2023
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.02M
Per-student funding · 2022
$51
2018
$0.0M
2019
$0.0M
2020
$0.5M
2021
$0.0M
2022
$0.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 12 19
- Year 13+ 130
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- International 98.3%
- Asian 97.4%
- Other / MELAA 2.0%
- European/Pākehā 0.6%
Location
345 Queen Street, Auckland CBD. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with UP International College New Zealand.
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Contributing · 0.9km · 657 roll
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Frequently asked
Is UP International College New Zealand a good school?
UP International College New Zealand scores 34/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-12 review identified 4 key findings. At time of review, UP International College had no students aged 5-16 years enrolled; 439 students total with almost half completing University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
How do I enrol my child at UP International College New Zealand?
Contact the school directly on 09-3074471, email meng.chen@up.education, or visit partnerships.up.education. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
UP International College New Zealand is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
UP International College New Zealand has 345 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed UP International College New Zealand in 2022-12, signed by Filivaifale Jason Swann. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz