Ponsonby Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ponsonby, Auckland 1011 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#104 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#176 of 1,559 nationally
About Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Ponsonby, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 590 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 104th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.9%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 1.9%.
There are 4 schools in Ponsonby; Ponsonby Intermediate ranks 2nd of 4 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%)380
- Roll size (10%)590
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.7%
- 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 Ponsonby Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 380
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 590
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ponsonby Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Ponsonby Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 511 m away
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 667 m away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students · 731 m away
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students · 741 m away
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students · 794 m away
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay · State activity centre
· 800 m away
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students · 901 m away
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students · 1.2 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students · 1.6 km away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Remuera Intermediate
Remuera · State intermediate · Years 7–8
892 students
Hingaia Peninsula School
Hingaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
443 students
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ponsonby Intermediate a good school?
Ponsonby Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #104 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 Ponsonby Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Ponsonby Intermediate ranks #104 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #176 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ponsonby Intermediate?
Ponsonby Intermediate had 590 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Ponsonby Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Ponsonby Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ponsonby Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponsonby Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.