Auckland Normal Intermediate vs St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Epsom · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,655 students
| Measure | Auckland Normal Intermediate Mount Eden, Auckland | St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) Epsom, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 92 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #11 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #11 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 704 | 1,655 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | – |
| Total roll | 704 | 1,655 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93% |
| Māori students | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 5% |
| International students | 3% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Epsom |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ani.school.nz/ | www.stcuthberts.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) does better on roll size (1,655 vs 704).
- •St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.5% vs 6.6%).
- •St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is the larger school with 1,655 students compared with 704.
- •Auckland Normal Intermediate is a state school while St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Auckland Normal Intermediate is co-educational and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is girls.
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 St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)?
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 Auckland Normal Intermediate and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Epsom in Auckland.
How do Auckland Normal Intermediate and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) rank in Auckland?
Auckland Normal Intermediate is 11th of 390 and St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) is unranked among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).