Belmont Intermediate vs Willowbank School (Howick)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 20 km 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
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students
| Measure | Belmont Intermediate Belmont, Auckland | Willowbank School (Howick) Dannemora, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #81 of 390 | #73 of 390 |
| National rank | #130 of 1,559 | #120 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 625 | 740 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 374 | 374 |
| Total roll | 625 | 740 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| International students | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Dannemora |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.belmontint.school.nz | www.willowbank.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.4 vs 80.8).
- •Willowbank School (Howick) does better on roll size (740 vs 625).
- •Belmont Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -9%).
- •Willowbank School (Howick) is the larger school with 740 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 Willowbank School (Howick)?
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 Belmont Intermediate and Willowbank School (Howick)?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Dannemora in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont Intermediate: 374. Willowbank School (Howick): 374. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont Intermediate and Willowbank School (Howick) rank in Auckland?
Belmont Intermediate is 81st of 390 and Willowbank School (Howick) is 73rd of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).