Anchorage Park School vs Pakuranga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchorage Park School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Anchorage Park School Pakuranga, Auckland | Pakuranga Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 390 | #278 of 390 |
| National rank | #834 of 1,559 | #987 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 128 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 486 |
| Total roll | 128 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.5% | 22% |
| Pacific students | 25.8% | 35.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.anchoragepark.school.nz/ | www.pakurangaint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Anchorage Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.7 vs 45.5).
- •Anchorage Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 486).
- •Pakuranga Intermediate does better on roll size (291 vs 128).
- •Pakuranga Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -13.3%).
- •Pakuranga Intermediate is the larger school with 291 students compared with 128.
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 Anchorage Park School better than Pakuranga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Anchorage Park School ranks higher (51.7 vs 45.5 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 Anchorage Park School and Pakuranga Intermediate?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Anchorage Park School: 442. Pakuranga Intermediate: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Anchorage Park School and Pakuranga Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Anchorage Park School is 246th of 390 and Pakuranga Intermediate is 278th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).