Anchorage Park School vs Waikowhai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 11 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
Waikowhai Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students
| Measure | Anchorage Park School Pakuranga, Auckland | Waikowhai Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 390 | #234 of 390 |
| National rank | #834 of 1,559 | #769 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 128 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 442 |
| Total roll | 128 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | -26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 25.8% | 28.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.anchoragepark.school.nz/ | www.wai-int.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waikowhai Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.4 vs 51.7).
- •Waikowhai Intermediate does better on roll size (340 vs 128).
- •Anchorage Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.3% vs -26.2%).
- •Waikowhai Intermediate is the larger school with 340 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 Waikowhai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikowhai Intermediate ranks higher (54.4 vs 51.7 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 Waikowhai Intermediate?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Anchorage Park School: 442. Waikowhai Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Anchorage Park School and Waikowhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Anchorage Park School is 246th of 390 and Waikowhai Intermediate is 234th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).