Auckland Normal Intermediate vs Epsom Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 735 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Mount Eden · State intermediate · Years 7–8
704 students
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
| Measure | Auckland Normal Intermediate Mount Eden, Auckland | Epsom Normal School Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 92 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 390 | #50 of 390 |
| National rank | #11 of 1,559 | #82 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 704 | 638 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 355 |
| Total roll | 704 | 638 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | -4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 6.9% |
| International students | 3% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ani.school.nz/ | www.epsomnormalprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Auckland Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.4 vs 82.9).
- •Epsom Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (355 vs 370).
- •Auckland Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (704 vs 638).
- •Auckland Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -4.2%).
- •Auckland Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 704 students compared with 638.
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 Auckland Normal Intermediate better than Epsom Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Auckland Normal Intermediate ranks higher (92.4 vs 82.9 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 Auckland Normal Intermediate and Epsom Normal School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Epsom in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auckland Normal Intermediate: 370. Epsom Normal School: 355. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auckland Normal Intermediate and Epsom Normal School rank in Auckland?
Auckland Normal Intermediate is 11th of 390 and Epsom Normal School is 50th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).