Dawson School vs Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
291 students
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Mangere · State intermediate · Years 7–8
285 students
| Measure | Dawson School Otara, Auckland | Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 390 | #320 of 390 |
| National rank | #1421 of 1,559 | #1183 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 291 | 285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 514 |
| Total roll | 291 | 285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 27.4% |
| Pacific students | 78% | 82.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dawson.school.nz/ | www.bader.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.4 vs 25.7).
- •Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 515).
- •Dawson School does better on roll size (291 vs 285).
- •Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs -2.3%).
- •Dawson School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 285.
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 Dawson School better than Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School ranks higher (36.4 vs 25.7 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 Dawson School and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Otara and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dawson School: 515. Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dawson School and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Dawson School is 374th of 390 and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is 320th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).