Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangere, Auckland 2022 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#320 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#1183 of 1,559 nationally
About Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is a state intermediate located in Mangere, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 285 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 320th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (79th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.4%; pacific students 82.1%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Mangere; Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School ranks 8th of 15 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%)514
- Roll size (10%)285
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.5%
- 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 Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 514
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 285
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 82.1%
- 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 Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School has changed over time.
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Schools near Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 84 m away
TKKM o Mangere
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
292 students · 597 m away
Nga Iwi School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 599 m away
Waatea School
Favona · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 695 m away
Robertson Road School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
509 students · 794 m away
Viscount School
Mangere Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
462 students · 886 m away
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students · 949 m away
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 1.0 km away
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students · 1.2 km away
Mangere College
Mangere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
756 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Viscount School
Mangere Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
462 students
Glen Taylor School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Wesley Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
107 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School a good school?
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #320 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 Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School ranks #320 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #1183 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School had 285 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.