Blockhouse Bay Intermediate vs St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 421 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
| Measure | Blockhouse Bay Intermediate Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #33 of 390 | #110 of 390 |
| National rank | #51 of 1,559 | #188 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 840 | 273 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 356 |
| Total roll | 840 | 273 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | -7.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.9% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 16.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bhbint.school.nz | www.stdominics.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.8 vs 78.5).
- •St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 401).
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (840 vs 273).
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -7.8%).
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 840 students compared with 273.
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is a state school while St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) 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 Blockhouse Bay Intermediate better than St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Blockhouse Bay Intermediate ranks higher (85.8 vs 78.5 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 Blockhouse Bay Intermediate and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate: 401. St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay): 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blockhouse Bay Intermediate and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) rank in Auckland?
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is 33rd of 390 and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is 110th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).