Devonport Primary School vs Murrays Bay Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonport Primary School
Devonport · State contributing · Years 1–6
249 students
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
| Measure | Devonport Primary School Devonport, Auckland | Murrays Bay Intermediate Murrays Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #137 of 390 | #64 of 390 |
| National rank | #249 of 1,559 | #104 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 249 | 1,124 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 372 |
| Total roll | 249 | 1,124 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | -1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 4.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| suburb or town | Devonport | Murrays Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.devonport.school.nz/ | www.mbi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 76.4).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (1,124 vs 249).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.9% vs -8.9%).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 249.
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 Devonport Primary School better than Murrays Bay Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Murrays Bay Intermediate ranks higher (81.4 vs 76.4 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 Devonport Primary School and Murrays Bay Intermediate?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Murrays Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Devonport Primary School: 372. Murrays Bay Intermediate: 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Devonport Primary School and Murrays Bay Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Devonport Primary School is 137th of 390 and Murrays Bay Intermediate is 64th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).