Arahoe School vs Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arahoe School
New Lynn ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
436 students
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
840 students
| Measure | Arahoe School New Lynn, Auckland | Blockhouse Bay Intermediate Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #131 of 390 | #33 of 390 |
| National rank | #233 of 1,559 | #51 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 436 | 840 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 401 |
| Total roll | 436 | 840 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -36.5% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.1% | 6.9% |
| Pacific students | 17.2% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.arahoe.school.nz | www.bhbint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBlockhouse Bay Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.8 vs 76.7).
- โขArahoe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 401).
- โขBlockhouse Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (840 vs 436).
- โขBlockhouse Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -36.5%).
- โขBlockhouse Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 840 students compared with 436.
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 Arahoe School better than Blockhouse Bay Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Blockhouse Bay Intermediate ranks higher (85.8 vs 76.7 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 Arahoe School and Blockhouse Bay Intermediate?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arahoe School: 385. Blockhouse Bay Intermediate: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arahoe School and Blockhouse Bay Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Arahoe School is 131st of 390 and Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is 33rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).