Bucklands Beach Intermediate vs Pigeon Mountain School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 307 m 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
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students
| Measure | Bucklands Beach Intermediate Bucklands Beach, Auckland | Pigeon Mountain School Bucklands Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #6 of 390 | #58 of 390 |
| National rank | #6 of 1,559 | #94 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 962 | 503 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 367 | 353 |
| Total roll | 962 | 503 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | -17.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Bucklands Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bbi.school.nz | www.pigeon-mountain.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (93.3 vs 82.2).
- •Pigeon Mountain School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (353 vs 367).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate does better on roll size (962 vs 503).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -17.1%).
- •Bucklands Beach Intermediate is the larger school with 962 students compared with 503.
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 Pigeon Mountain School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bucklands Beach Intermediate ranks higher (93.3 vs 82.2 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 Pigeon Mountain School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Bucklands Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bucklands Beach Intermediate: 367. Pigeon Mountain School: 353. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bucklands Beach Intermediate and Pigeon Mountain School rank in Auckland?
Bucklands Beach Intermediate is 6th of 390 and Pigeon Mountain School is 58th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).