Bruce McLaren Intermediate vs Oratia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
283 students
Oratia School
Oratia ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
448 students
| Measure | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Oratia School Oratia, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #335 of 390 | #177 of 390 |
| National rank | #1241 of 1,559 | #398 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 283 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 410 |
| Total roll | 283 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.6% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Oratia |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brucemclaren.school.nz | www.oratia.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOratia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.0 vs 34.0).
- โขOratia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 488).
- โขOratia School does better on roll size (448 vs 283).
- โขOratia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.6% vs -15.2%).
- โขOratia School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 283.
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 Bruce McLaren Intermediate better than Oratia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oratia School ranks higher (70.0 vs 34.0 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 Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Oratia School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Oratia in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate: 488. Oratia School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Oratia School rank in Auckland?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is 335th of 390 and Oratia School is 177th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).