Elm Park School vs Farm Cove Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
495 students
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
505 students
| Measure | Elm Park School Pakuranga Heights, Auckland | Farm Cove Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 390 | #167 of 390 |
| National rank | #358 of 1,559 | #368 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 495 | 505 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 409 |
| Total roll | 495 | 505 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | -18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.9% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 12.3% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga Heights | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.elmpark.school.nz | www.farmcove.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.3 vs 71.0).
- โขElm Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 409).
- โขFarm Cove Intermediate does better on roll size (505 vs 495).
- โขFarm Cove Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.2% vs -19.1%).
- โขFarm Cove Intermediate is the larger school with 505 students compared with 495.
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 Elm Park School better than Farm Cove Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elm Park School and Farm Cove Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga Heights and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elm Park School: 407. Farm Cove Intermediate: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elm Park School and Farm Cove Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Elm Park School is 166th of 390 and Farm Cove Intermediate is 167th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).