Cockle Bay School vs Somerville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 866 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students
| Measure | Cockle Bay School Howick South, Auckland | Somerville Intermediate School Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #54 of 390 | #20 of 390 |
| National rank | #89 of 1,559 | #24 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 754 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 364 | 387 |
| Total roll | 754 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| International students | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.cocklebay.school.nz | www.somervilleintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Somerville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.9 vs 82.5).
- •Cockle Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (364 vs 387).
- •Somerville Intermediate School does better on roll size (971 vs 754).
- •Somerville Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -0.5%).
- •Somerville Intermediate School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 754.
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 Cockle Bay School better than Somerville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Somerville Intermediate School ranks higher (89.9 vs 82.5 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 Cockle Bay School and Somerville Intermediate School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cockle Bay School: 364. Somerville Intermediate School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cockle Bay School and Somerville Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Cockle Bay School is 54th of 390 and Somerville Intermediate School is 20th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).