Avalon Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avalon, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#151 of 176 intermediate schools in Wellington
#1258 of 1,559 nationally
About Avalon Intermediate
Avalon Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Avalon, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 174 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 151st of 176 ranked intermediate schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.2%; pacific students 33.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Avalon; Avalon 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%)509
- Roll size (10%)174
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.9%
- 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 Avalon Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 174
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 33.9%
- 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 Avalon Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Avalon Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 860 m away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 969 m away
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 1.0 km away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 1.2 km away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 1.2 km away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.2 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 1.4 km away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 1.6 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Naenae · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
256 students · 1.7 km away
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
Mauriceville School
Mauriceville · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Avalon Intermediate a good school?
Avalon Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #151 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Avalon Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Avalon Intermediate ranks #151 of 176 intermediate schools in Wellington and #1258 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Avalon Intermediate?
Avalon Intermediate had 174 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Avalon Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Avalon Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Avalon Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Avalon Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.