Bruce McLaren Intermediate vs Waitakere S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 281 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
| Measure | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere S D A School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 390 | #298 of 390 |
| National rank | #1241 of 1,559 | #1109 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 283 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 471 |
| Total roll | 283 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 68.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brucemclaren.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Waitakere S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.9 vs 34.0).
- •Waitakere S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 488).
- •Bruce McLaren Intermediate does better on roll size (283 vs 68).
- •Waitakere S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.9% vs -15.2%).
- •Bruce McLaren Intermediate is the larger school with 283 students compared with 68.
- •Bruce McLaren Intermediate is a state school while Waitakere S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Waitakere S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitakere S D A School ranks higher (39.9 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 Waitakere S D A School?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate: 488. Waitakere S D A School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Waitakere S D A School rank in Auckland?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is 335th of 390 and Waitakere S D A School is 298th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).