Botany Downs School vs Howick Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students
| Measure | Botany Downs School Botany Downs, Auckland | Howick Intermediate Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #27 of 390 | #150 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 1,559 | #278 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 590 | 603 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 429 |
| Total roll | 590 | 603 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | 27.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 14.4% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.botanydowns.school.nz | www.howickint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Botany Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 74.8).
- •Botany Downs School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 429).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll size (603 vs 590).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.2% vs 6.6%).
- •Howick Intermediate is the larger school with 603 students compared with 590.
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 Botany Downs School better than Howick Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Botany Downs School ranks higher (87.8 vs 74.8 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 Botany Downs School and Howick Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs School: 392. Howick Intermediate: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs School and Howick Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs School is 27th of 390 and Howick Intermediate is 150th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).