Farm Cove Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pakuranga, Auckland 2012 · Howick Local Board Area
#167 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#368 of 1,559 nationally
About Farm Cove Intermediate
Farm Cove Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Pakuranga, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 505 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 167th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.7%; pacific students 12.3%; international students 0.8%.
There are 10 schools in Pakuranga; Farm Cove Intermediate ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)409
- Roll size (10%)505
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Farm Cove Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 409
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 505
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Farm Cove Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Farm Cove Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students · 280 m away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 777 m away
Sunnyhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 925 m away
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students · 966 m away
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students · 1.5 km away
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,350 students · 2.0 km away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 2.1 km away
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students · 2.1 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 2.2 km away
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students
Waterlea Public School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Reremoana School
Wattle Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
418 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Farm Cove Intermediate a good school?
Farm Cove Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #167 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Farm Cove Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Farm Cove Intermediate ranks #167 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #368 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Farm Cove Intermediate?
Farm Cove Intermediate had 505 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Farm Cove Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Farm Cove Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Farm Cove Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Farm Cove Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.