Central Auckland Specialist School vs Wesley Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 87 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Auckland Specialist School
Mt Roskill Β· State special school
296 students
Wesley Intermediate
Mount Roskill Β· State intermediate Β· Years 7β8
107 students
| Measure | Central Auckland Specialist School Mt Roskill, Auckland | Wesley Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #379 of 390 |
| National rank | β | #1447 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | β | Years 7β8 |
| Students | 296 | 107 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 512 |
| Total roll | 296 | 107 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 70.9% | -24.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 39.9% | 59.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cass.school.nz | www.wesleyintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Central Auckland Specialist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 512).
- β’Central Auckland Specialist School does better on roll size (296 vs 107).
- β’Central Auckland Specialist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (70.9% vs -24.8%).
- β’Central Auckland Specialist School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 107.
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 Central Auckland Specialist School better than Wesley 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 Central Auckland Specialist School and Wesley Intermediate?
About 87 m in a straight line, between Mt Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Auckland Specialist School: 464. Wesley Intermediate: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Auckland Specialist School and Wesley Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Central Auckland Specialist School is unranked and Wesley Intermediate is 379th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).