Schools in Howick South
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 7 schools in and around Howick South, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 3 primary, 2 intermediate, 2 secondary. Howick Intermediate is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Howick South ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing86Trajectory84ERO review80 - 2Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · Intermediate · 1,004 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing94Trajectory54ERO review86 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Academic90Outcomes64Retention94Wellbeing83Trajectory24ERO review79 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing83Trajectory49ERO review90 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing92Trajectory40ERO review82 - 6Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · Contributing · 322 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory12ERO review84 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Academic83Outcomes56Retention84Wellbeing57Trajectory54ERO review90
What the record says about Howick South schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Howick Intermediate
Howick Intermediate is currently operating under a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education. The 2019 ERO review found the school making good progress toward equity and excellence, with improving achievement parity for Māori and Pacific students across literacy and numeracy. The school's composite score is 80.
Full source-linked profile →Somerville Intermediate School
Somerville Intermediate School is an intermediate school in Howick South, Auckland, with a roll of 1,004 students and a composite score of 86. The 2018 ERO review found the school successfully promotes equitable outcomes, with Māori students achieving at comparable levels to other students and accelerated learning programmes effectively supporting those who need additional progress. The school is noted for highly effective leadership, a responsive curriculum that engages students, and deliberate, forward-focused improvement practices.
Full source-linked profile →Elim Christian College
Elim Christian College works well to achieve equitable and excellent outcomes for students, with strong systems to identify and accelerate learning for students who need it. The school demonstrates high quality leadership focused on equity and excellence across its three campuses, with clear connections between teaching and student progress. The composite score is 79.
Full source-linked profile →Cockle Bay School
Cockle Bay School's 2023 ERO review found that systems and processes support high quality teaching and learning across the school, and that the school has developed strong relationships with whānau and community. Teachers and leaders work collaboratively to design a responsive curriculum that meets learner and community needs and aspirations.
Full source-linked profile →Point View School
Point View School's 2018 ERO review found the school very effective in achieving equitable and excellent outcomes for all students, with the majority achieving at or above curriculum levels. Māori learners achieved higher than other groups in writing and mathematics, while Pacific learners mostly achieved at expected levels with school leaders working towards greater parity. The school demonstrated strong, distributive leadership, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and a responsive curriculum tailored to individual learner needs.
Full source-linked profile →Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
An ERO review in May 2024 confirmed the school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code. The school completed an annual self review demonstrating its commitment to the Code's requirements.
Full source-linked profile →Howick College
Howick College's 2022 ERO review found a school-wide holistic approach to student success, with programmes supporting transition to senior school and NCEA achievement. The school demonstrates strategic planning and teacher development through coaching and leadership inquiry, with teachers showing adaptability and improved collaborative teaching practices for equitable outcomes.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Howick South schools
What schools are in Howick South?
Howick South, Auckland has 7 schools on our records (3 primary, 2 intermediate, 2 secondary): Howick College, Elim Christian College, Cockle Bay School, Howick Intermediate, Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick), Somerville Intermediate School, Point View School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Howick South?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Howick Intermediate ranks highest among Howick South schools (83/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Elim Christian College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Howick South?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Howick South does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Howick South address.
Decile or EQI — how are Howick South schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).