Botany Downs School vs Somerville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students
| Measure | Botany Downs School Botany Downs, Auckland | Somerville Intermediate School Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #27 of 390 | #20 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 1,559 | #24 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 590 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 387 |
| Total roll | 590 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| International students | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.botanydowns.school.nz | www.somervilleintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Somerville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.9 vs 87.8).
- •Somerville Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 392).
- •Somerville Intermediate School does better on roll size (971 vs 590).
- •Botany Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs 3.5%).
- •Somerville Intermediate School is the larger school with 971 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 Somerville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Somerville Intermediate School ranks higher (89.9 vs 87.8 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 Somerville Intermediate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs School: 392. Somerville Intermediate School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs School and Somerville Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs School is 27th of 390 and Somerville Intermediate School is 20th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).