Belmont Intermediate vs Takapuna Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 342 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Intermediate
Belmont · State intermediate · Years 7–8
625 students
Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,273 students
| Measure | Belmont Intermediate Belmont, Auckland | Takapuna Grammar School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #81 of 390 | #10 of 101 |
| National rank | #130 of 1,559 | #12 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 625 | 2,273 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 374 | 393 |
| Total roll | 625 | 2,273 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | 23.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 84.3% |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| International students | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.belmontint.school.nz | www.takapuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Takapuna Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.6 vs 80.4).
- •Belmont Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (374 vs 393).
- •Takapuna Grammar School does better on roll size (2,273 vs 625).
- •Takapuna Grammar School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.4% vs -3.1%).
- •Takapuna Grammar School is the larger school with 2,273 students compared with 625.
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 Takapuna Grammar School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Takapuna Grammar School ranks higher (86.6 vs 80.4 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 Takapuna Grammar School?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Belmont and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont Intermediate: 374. Takapuna Grammar School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School rank in Auckland?
Belmont Intermediate is 81st of 390 and Takapuna Grammar School is 10th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).