Howick College

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
Sandspit Road, Cockle Bay, Auckland
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2,130 students
Very large school
432
Equity Index · High Advantage
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Howick College in brief

Howick College is a very large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in Cockle Bay, Auckland, with 2,130 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 432 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1974.

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Howick College

Sandspit Road, Cockle Bay, Auckland

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How enrolment at Howick College works

  • Howick College has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 9–13
  • Roll size: Very large school
  • School website: howickcollege.school.nz

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What families ask about Howick College

Does Howick College have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Howick College teach?
Howick College teaches Year 9–13.
What is Howick College's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 432. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 2,130 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is October 2025.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1974
Principal
Dale Burden
Urban/rural setting
Major urban area
Donation requests
May Be Requested
School may request voluntary donations

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