Arohanui Special School vs Rangeview Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arohanui Special School
Te Atatu ยท State special school
278 students
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
464 students
| Measure | Arohanui Special School Te Atatu, Auckland | Rangeview Intermediate Te Atatu South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #275 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #980 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 278 | 464 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 465 |
| Total roll | 278 | 464 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.2% | -1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.1% | 25.9% |
| Pacific students | 37.4% | 26.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu | Te Atatu South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.arohanui.school.nz | www.rangeview.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRangeview Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 479).
- โขRangeview Intermediate does better on roll size (464 vs 278).
- โขArohanui Special School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.2% vs -1.4%).
- โขRangeview Intermediate is the larger school with 464 students compared with 278.
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 Arohanui Special School better than Rangeview Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arohanui Special School and Rangeview Intermediate?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu and Te Atatu South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arohanui Special School: 479. Rangeview Intermediate: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arohanui Special School and Rangeview Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Arohanui Special School is unranked and Rangeview Intermediate is 275th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).