Belmont Intermediate vs St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Intermediate
Belmont ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
625 students
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Devonport ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
51 students
| Measure | Belmont Intermediate Belmont, Auckland | St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) Devonport, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #130 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 625 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 374 | 380 |
| Total roll | 625 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.2% | 17.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| International students | 3.7% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Devonport |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.belmontint.school.nz | www.stleos.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBelmont Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 71.6).
- โขBelmont Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (374 vs 380).
- โขBelmont Intermediate does better on roll size (625 vs 51).
- โขBelmont Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -19.4%).
- โขBelmont Intermediate is the larger school with 625 students compared with 51.
- โขBelmont Intermediate is a state school while St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belmont Intermediate better than St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Belmont Intermediate ranks higher (80.4 vs 71.6 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 Belmont Intermediate and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Devonport in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont Intermediate: 374. St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont Intermediate and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) rank in Auckland?
Belmont Intermediate is 81st of 390 and St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport) is unranked among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).