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Northcote College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Northcote, Auckland · Major urban area
office@northcote.school.nz 09-4810141
Roll1,616enrolled students
EQI428-27 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI428
vs National-27 (avg 455)
Roll1,616
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Northcote College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
428-35
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,616
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14%-18pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
9.2%-2.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Northcote College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Northcote, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,616 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 428 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKaipātiki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0627
MoE School ID32

Student Demographics

Total Roll1,616
European/Pakeha63.7%
Maori14%
Pacific9.2%
Asian31.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
63.7%
Maori
14%
Pacific
9.2%
Asian
31.6%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI428
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)