Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otara, Auckland 2159 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#370 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#1412 of 1,559 nationally
About Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is a state intermediate located in Otara, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 384 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 370th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.6%; pacific students 79.9%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Otara; Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) ranks 7th of 14 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%)519
- Roll size (10%)384
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.3%
- 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 Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 519
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 384
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 79.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) has changed over time.
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Schools near Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 411 m away
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 468 m away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 748 m away
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
Otara · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 1.1 km away
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 1.2 km away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.2 km away
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South · State teen parent unit
· 1.3 km away
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students · 1.3 km away
Mayfield School (Auckland)
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
932 students
Leabank School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
395 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) a good school?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #370 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 Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) rank in Auckland?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) ranks #370 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #1412 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) had 384 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) a primary school or a secondary school?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ferguson Intermediate (Otara); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.