Schools in Kingsland
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There is 1 school in and around Kingsland, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 1 intermediate. Kowhai 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kingsland 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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What the record says about Kingsland schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Kowhai Intermediate
Kowhai Intermediate was reviewed by the Education Review Office in October 2022 regarding international student procedures. The school attested compliance with the Code of Practice 2021 and completed annual self-review processes. At the time of review, the school had no international or exchange students attending.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kingsland schools
What schools are in Kingsland?
Kingsland, Auckland has 1 school on our records (1 intermediate): Kowhai Intermediate. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kingsland?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kowhai Intermediate ranks highest among Kingsland schools (75/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kingsland?
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 Kingsland 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 Kingsland address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kingsland 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).