Wairau Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Forrest Hill, Auckland 0620 · Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area
#147 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland
#268 of 1,559 nationally
About Wairau Intermediate
Wairau Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Forrest Hill, in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 345 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 147th of 390 ranked intermediate schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (73th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.9%; pacific students 10.1%; international students 0.3%.
There are 2 schools in Forrest Hill; Wairau Intermediate ranks 2nd of 2 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%)421
- Roll size (10%)345
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.8%
- 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 Wairau Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 345
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wairau Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Wairau Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Target Road School
Totara Vale · State contributing · Years 1–6
466 students · 825 m away
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students · 900 m away
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students · 1.6 km away
Campbells Bay School
Castor Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
855 students · 1.7 km away
Mairangi Bay School
Mairangi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 1.8 km away
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students · 2.0 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Glenfield · State special school
302 students · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 2.1 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
445 students · 2.3 km away
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Peninsula Primary School
Te Atatu · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students
New Windsor School
New Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
Waitoki School
Waitoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Bayswater School
Bayswater-Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students
Glen Eden Intermediate
Titirangi · State intermediate · Years 7–8
922 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wairau Intermediate a good school?
Wairau Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #147 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 Wairau Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Wairau Intermediate ranks #147 of 390 intermediate schools in Auckland and #268 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wairau Intermediate?
Wairau Intermediate had 345 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Wairau Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Wairau Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wairau Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wairau Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.