Balmoral School (Auckland) vs Kōwhai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Balmoral School (Auckland) Mount Eden, Auckland | Kōwhai Intermediate Kingsland, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #57 of 390 | #40 of 390 |
| National rank | #93 of 1,559 | #65 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 805 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 403 |
| Total roll | 805 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.5% | 1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4% | 20.3% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 22% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Kingsland |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.balmoral.school.nz/ | www.kowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kōwhai Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.2 vs 82.2).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 403).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) does better on roll size (805 vs 558).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -3.5%).
- •Balmoral School (Auckland) is the larger school with 805 students compared with 558.
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 Balmoral School (Auckland) better than Kōwhai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kōwhai Intermediate ranks higher (84.2 vs 82.2 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 Balmoral School (Auckland) and Kōwhai Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Kingsland in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmoral School (Auckland): 366. Kōwhai Intermediate: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmoral School (Auckland) and Kōwhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Balmoral School (Auckland) is 57th of 390 and Kōwhai Intermediate is 40th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).