Schools in Northcote
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 5 schools in and around Northcote, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 3 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Onepoto School 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.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Northcote 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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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review80 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Academic89Outcomes52Retention96Wellbeing64Trajectory90ERO review70 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory27ERO review83 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory45ERO review43 - View profile →
58
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing15Trajectory88ERO review77
What the record says about Northcote schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Onepoto School
Onepoto School's April 2024 ERO review found the board effectively scrutinises performance to inform planning and resourcing, and that leaders and staff are strengthening practices promoting learner wellbeing. The school demonstrates good quality teaching and learning that enhances students' self-esteem, engagement and participation. The school is currently operating with a limited statutory manager.
Full source-linked profile →Northcote College
Northcote College's 2023 board assurance review confirmed the board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in board administration, curriculum, and management of health, safety and welfare. The school operates without active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →St Mary's School (Northcote)
St Mary's School (Northcote) has a composite score of 83. The school's most recent ERO review (March 2025) found that success and progress for all learners is increasing, with most meeting or exceeding expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, and results becoming more equitable across different groups. The school is noted for caring, respectful and inclusive learning environments, high quality teaching practice in foundational skills, and collaborative learning spaces that foster inclusive participation. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Northcote School (Auckland)
In its 2023 ERO review, Northcote School demonstrated a positive and culturally responsive learning climate that promotes equity and excellence. The school's professional staff relationships focus on learner wellbeing, and leadership actively strengthens teachers' professional capability to improve student outcomes. The school continues to show ongoing improvement and innovation.
Full source-linked profile →Northcote Intermediate
Northcote Intermediate's leadership team is now well established following significant change, with systematic collaborative inquiry and internal monitoring processes embedded in the school. The school demonstrates a deliberate focus on equity for Māori and Pacific learners, with achievement and engagement data showing urgency to improve outcomes for Māori and Pasifika boys. Teachers are strengthening teaching strategies to promote greater equity across the school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Northcote schools
What schools are in Northcote?
Northcote, Auckland has 5 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Northcote College, Northcote Intermediate, Northcote School (Auckland), Onepoto School, St Mary's School (Northcote). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Northcote?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Onepoto School ranks highest among Northcote schools (92/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Northcote 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 Northcote?
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 Northcote 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 Northcote address.
Decile or EQI — how are Northcote 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).