Chaucer School vs Howick Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 20 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students
| Measure | Chaucer School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | Howick Intermediate Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #222 of 390 | #150 of 390 |
| National rank | #641 of 1,559 | #278 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 205 | 603 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 429 |
| Total roll | 205 | 603 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 27.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 14.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chaucer.school.nz | www.howickint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Howick Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.8 vs 59.3).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll size (603 vs 205).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.2% vs -13.5%).
- •Howick Intermediate is the larger school with 603 students compared with 205.
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 Chaucer School better than Howick Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Howick Intermediate ranks higher (74.8 vs 59.3 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 Chaucer School and Howick Intermediate?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chaucer School: 429. Howick Intermediate: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chaucer School and Howick Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Chaucer School is 222nd of 390 and Howick Intermediate is 150th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).