Al-Madinah School vs Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Madinah School
Mangere · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
551 students
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Mangere · State intermediate · Years 7–8
285 students
| Measure | Al-Madinah School Mangere, Auckland | Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 101 | #320 of 390 |
| National rank | #43 of 486 | #1183 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 551 | 285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 514 |
| Total roll | 551 | 285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 87.1% | – |
| Māori students | 0.5% | 27.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 82.1% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.al-madinah.school.nz/ | www.bader.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Al-Madinah School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.2 vs 36.4).
- •Al-Madinah School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 514).
- •Al-Madinah School does better on roll size (551 vs 285).
- •Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs 6%).
- •Al-Madinah School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 285.
- •Al-Madinah School is a state integrated school while Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Madinah School better than Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Al-Madinah School ranks higher (80.2 vs 36.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Madinah School and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Al-Madinah School: 413. Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Al-Madinah School and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Al-Madinah School is 26th of 101 and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is 320th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).