East Tamaki School vs Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 411 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students
| Measure | East Tamaki School East Tamaki, Auckland | Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #376 of 390 | #370 of 390 |
| National rank | #1432 of 1,559 | #1412 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 175 | 384 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 519 |
| Total roll | 175 | 384 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.1% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 78.3% | 79.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | East Tamaki | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.easttamaki.school.nz/ | fergusonint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.3 vs 25.3).
- •East Tamaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (513 vs 519).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on roll size (384 vs 175).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -23.1%).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is the larger school with 384 students compared with 175.
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 East Tamaki School better than Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) ranks higher (26.3 vs 25.3 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 East Tamaki School and Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)?
About 411 m in a straight line, between East Tamaki and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Tamaki School: 513. Ferguson Intermediate (Otara): 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Tamaki School and Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) rank in Auckland?
East Tamaki School is 376th of 390 and Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is 370th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).