Bucklands Beach Intermediate vs Farm Cove Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students
| Measure | Bucklands Beach Intermediate Bucklands Beach, Auckland | Farm Cove Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 390 | #167 of 390 |
| National rank | #6 of 1,559 | #368 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 962 | 505 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 367 | 409 |
| Total roll | 962 | 505 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | -18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 12.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bbi.school.nz | www.farmcove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (93.3 vs 71.0).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 409).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate does better on roll size (962 vs 505).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -18.2%).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate is the larger school with 962 students compared with 505.
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 Bucklands Beach Intermediate better than Farm Cove Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bucklands Beach Intermediate ranks higher (93.3 vs 71.0 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 Bucklands Beach Intermediate and Farm Cove Intermediate?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bucklands Beach Intermediate: 367. Farm Cove Intermediate: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bucklands Beach Intermediate and Farm Cove Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Bucklands Beach Intermediate is 6th of 390 and Farm Cove Intermediate is 167th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).