Kōwhai Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kingsland, Auckland 1024 · Albert-Eden Local Board Area
#40 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#65 of 1,559 nationally
About Kōwhai Intermediate
Kōwhai Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Kingsland, in the Albert-Eden Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 558 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 40th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.3%; pacific students 22%; international students 0.4%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)558
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1%
- 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 Kōwhai Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 558
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 22%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kōwhai Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Kōwhai Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mt Eden Normal School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
585 students · 888 m away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 954 m away
Ficino School
Mount Eden · Private full primary · Years 1–8
150 students · 1.0 km away
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.1 km away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students · 1.4 km away
Eden Campus
Mount Eden · State teen parent unit
· 1.5 km away
Northern Health School
Grafton · State special school
8 students · 1.5 km away
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students · 1.5 km away
Mt Albert School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
539 students · 1.7 km away
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Laingholm School
Laingholm · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students
Bayview School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kōwhai Intermediate a good school?
Kōwhai Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #40 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 Kōwhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Kōwhai Intermediate ranks #40 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #65 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kōwhai Intermediate?
Kōwhai Intermediate had 558 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Kōwhai Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Kōwhai Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kōwhai Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kōwhai Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.