Blockhouse Bay Intermediate vs Verran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 13 km 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
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Blockhouse Bay Intermediate Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | Verran Primary School Birkenhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #33 of 390 | #183 of 390 |
| National rank | #51 of 1,559 | #411 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 840 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 401 |
| Total roll | 840 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | -9.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.9% | 11% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Birkenhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bhbint.school.nz | www.verranprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.8 vs 69.5).
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (840 vs 209).
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -9.3%).
- •Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 840 students compared with 209.
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 Verran Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Blockhouse Bay Intermediate ranks higher (85.8 vs 69.5 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 Verran Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Birkenhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate: 401. Verran Primary School: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blockhouse Bay Intermediate and Verran Primary School rank in Auckland?
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is 33rd of 390 and Verran Primary School is 183rd of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).