In zone
Harbourview College
- Morning drive to school
- 12 min
- School size
- 1,250 students
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In zone
Kōwhai Girls' College
- Morning drive to school
- 18 min
- School size
- 780 students
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Northbridge High
- Morning drive to school
- 9 min
- School size
- 610 students
Check before decidingSome applicants get priority through a connection to the school's religious or other special character. Ask how this applies to your family.
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Rimu College
- Morning drive to school
- 12 min
- School size
- 420 students
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Te Awa College
- Morning drive to school
- 18 min
- School size
- 980 students
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Harbourview CollegeKōwhai Girls' College
- School type
- Harbourview College: Co-educational · State
- Kōwhai Girls' College: Girls only · State
- Year levels
- Harbourview College: Year 9–13
- Kōwhai Girls' College: Year 9–13
- School size
- Harbourview College: 1,250 students
- Kōwhai Girls' College: 780 students
- Enrolment
- Harbourview College: In zone
- Kōwhai Girls' College: In zone
- Morning drive to school
- Harbourview College: 12 min
- Kōwhai Girls' College: 18 min
- Equity Index · community context
- Harbourview College: 425
- Kōwhai Girls' College: 448
| School facts | Harbourview College | Kōwhai Girls' College | Northbridge High | Rimu College | Te Awa College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-educational · State | Girls only · State | Co-educational · State Integrated | Co-educational · Private | Co-educational · State |
| Year levels | Year 9–13 | Year 9–13 | Year 9–13 | Year 9–13 | Year 9–13 |
| School size | 1,250 students | 780 students | 610 students | 420 students | 980 students |
| Enrolment | In zone | In zone | Preference-based | Apply directly | Out of zone |
| Morning drive to school | 12 min | 18 min | 9 min | 12 min | 18 min |
| Equity Index · community context | 425 | 448 | 410 | 390 | 475 |
The Equity Index estimates social and economic barriers to learning. It is not a school-quality rating. Morning drive times cover home to school; use Your school day for complete journeys.
National and regional context
New Zealand average
- Average school size
- 980
- Average Equity Index
- 455
- Schools with a zone
- 68%
- NCEA Level 3
- 65%
- University Entrance
- 50%
- School population
- Unavailable
Illustrative Auckland region average
- Average school size
- 1,040
- Average Equity Index
- 448
- Schools with a zone
- 72%
- NCEA Level 3
- 68%
- University Entrance
- 53%
- School population
- Unavailable
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Short commute
Daily travel time from home
Enrolment path
Zone position; other entry criteria may still apply
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Academic results
NCEA and University Entrance results compared with NZ
Fewer social and economic barriers
Equity Index (EQI), not a school-quality rating
Smaller school feel
School roll size, not a measure of pastoral care
Fit for your priorities
Rimu CollegeClosest match to these priorities75%
Strong on smaller school feel & fewer social and economic barriers
Not scored here: enrolment path
Northbridge High72%
Strong on smaller school feel
Not scored here: enrolment path
Kōwhai Girls' College63%
Strong on smaller school feel
Not scored here: enrolment path
Harbourview College59%
Based on the comparable priorities selected above
Not scored here: enrolment path
Te Awa College56%
Strong on smaller school feel
Not scored here: enrolment path
Fit uses only data shared by every school at the same stage. Missing data is left out, never scored as zero. The Equity Index (EQI) estimates social and economic barriers to learning, not school quality. These scores do not predict your child’s experience.
Logistics · enrolment
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Harbourview CollegeIn zone
You're in zone
This report places your address inside the home zone. Eligible domestic students living in zone have a right to enrol at this state school. Confirm your usual home address and your child's entry requirements with the school.
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Kōwhai Girls' CollegeIn zone
You're in zone
This report places your address inside the home zone. Eligible domestic students living in zone have a right to enrol at this state school. Confirm your usual home address and your child's entry requirements with the school.
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Northbridge HighPreference-based
Preference-based enrolment
Some applicants get priority through a connection to the school's religious or other special character. Ask how preference and any geographic priority apply to your family; an address alone does not confirm a place.
Ask about preference and applications
Rimu CollegeApply directly
Apply directly
Ask the school about admissions, fees and available places. This address result does not confirm admission to a private school.
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Te Awa CollegeOut of zone
Out of zone
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Enrolment, costs and other things to know
Before you decide
Good to know before you decide
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Getting a place
In-zone rights at ordinary state schools depend on your usual home
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Ministry of Education ↗State-school zone applications need accurate address information
State-school out-of-zone places depend on space and priorities
Fees and donations
Donations at state and state-integrated schools are voluntary
State-integrated attendance dues are separate from donations
State-school device requests: ask about alternatives
Uniforms and school costs
Uniform alone tells you little about learning
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State-school stand-downs must follow a formal process
Planning the school day
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Understanding school information
The Equity Index describes community context, not school quality
Passing NCEA Level 3 is not the same as University Entrance
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Logistics · daily life
Your school day
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Northbridge High2.7 km away
Morning: 9 min drive + 5 min drop-offAfternoon: 12 min drive + 10 min pickup
9 min drive
Harbourview College3.8 km away
Morning: 12 min drive + 5 min drop-offAfternoon: 16 min drive + 10 min pickup
12 min drive
Rimu College4.1 km away
Morning: 12 min drive + 5 min drop-offAfternoon: 16 min drive + 10 min pickup
12 min drive
Kōwhai Girls' College5.2 km away
Morning: 18 min drive + 5 min drop-offAfternoon: 20 min drive + 10 min pickup
18 min drive
Te Awa College6.3 km away
Morning: 18 min drive + 5 min drop-offAfternoon: 20 min drive + 10 min pickup
18 min drive
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Harbourview College
Fictional review date May 2025 · About Education Review Office reports
The Education Review Office found that most students do well in the senior school and can choose from a broad range of subjects.
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NCEA & university entrance Stable
NCEA L1
72%
NCEA L2
80%
NCEA L3
70%
Univ. entrance
52%
Community profile
425Higher band
Fewer socio-economic barriers than average. The Equity Index summarises the socio-economic barriers a school's students face. A lower number means fewer barriers. It replaced deciles in 2023.
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Evaluation report · fictional date May 2025
An evaluation looks at the areas the Education Review Office chose for this review, not every part of school life.
The Education Review Office found that most students do well in the senior school and can choose from a broad range of subjects. A wellbeing team works with form teachers to support students. The school is working on giving students clearer, more consistent feedback about what to learn next.
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Kōwhai Girls' College
Review date unavailable · About Education Review Office reports
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NCEA & university entrance Stable
NCEA L1
73%
NCEA L2
79%
NCEA L3
76%
Univ. entrance
55%
Community profile
448Mid band
Close to the national average. The Equity Index summarises the socio-economic barriers a school's students face. A lower number means fewer barriers. It replaced deciles in 2023.
Northbridge High
Review date unavailable · About Education Review Office reports
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NCEA & university entrance Stable
NCEA L1
74%
NCEA L2
78%
NCEA L3
68%
Univ. entrance
58%
Community profile
410Higher band
Fewer socio-economic barriers than average. The Equity Index summarises the socio-economic barriers a school's students face. A lower number means fewer barriers. It replaced deciles in 2023.
Rimu College
Review date unavailable · About Education Review Office reports
There’s no digest of this school’s latest Education Review Office report yet.
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NCEA & university entrance Stable
NCEA L1
75%
NCEA L2
77%
NCEA L3
74%
Univ. entrance
61%
Community profile
390Higher band
Fewer socio-economic barriers than average. The Equity Index summarises the socio-economic barriers a school's students face. A lower number means fewer barriers. It replaced deciles in 2023.
Te Awa College
Review date unavailable · About Education Review Office reports
There’s no digest of this school’s latest Education Review Office report yet.
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NCEA & university entrance Stable
NCEA L1
76%
NCEA L2
76%
NCEA L3
72%
Univ. entrance
64%
Community profile
475Mid band
Close to the national average. The Equity Index summarises the socio-economic barriers a school's students face. A lower number means fewer barriers. It replaced deciles in 2023.
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Your child & learning
How do teachers stretch students who are ahead and support those who need extra help?
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Wellbeing & belonging
How do you prevent and respond to bullying, and who can a student go to when struggling?
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Enrolment, costs & logistics
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Similar schools worth a look
These alternatives have a similar Equity Index to Harbourview College (EQI 425). The index estimates social and economic barriers to learning, not school quality. Check how enrolment works and whether each school meets your child's needs.
Harbour Point College
Very similar profile
890 students · State
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