Browns Bay School vs Murrays Bay 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.
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
| Measure | Browns Bay School Browns Bay, Auckland | Murrays Bay Intermediate Murrays Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #67 of 390 | #64 of 390 |
| National rank | #109 of 1,559 | #104 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 643 | 1,124 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 372 |
| Total roll | 643 | 1,124 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| International students | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Murrays Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brownsbay.school.nz/ | www.mbi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (81.2 vs 81.4).
- •Browns Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (369 vs 372).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (1,124 vs 643).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.9% vs -6.3%).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 643.
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 Browns Bay School better than Murrays Bay Intermediate?
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 Browns Bay School and Murrays Bay Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Murrays Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Browns Bay School: 369. Murrays Bay Intermediate: 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Browns Bay School and Murrays Bay Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Browns Bay School is 67th of 390 and Murrays Bay Intermediate is 64th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).