Farm Cove Intermediate vs Pakuranga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Farm Cove Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland | Pakuranga Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #167 of 390 | #278 of 390 |
| National rank | #368 of 1,559 | #987 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 505 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 486 |
| Total roll | 505 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.2% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 22% |
| Pacific students | 12.3% | 35.1% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.farmcove.school.nz | www.pakurangaint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Farm Cove Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.0 vs 45.5).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 486).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate does better on roll size (505 vs 291).
- •Pakuranga Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -18.2%).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate is the larger school with 505 students compared with 291.
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 Farm Cove Intermediate better than Pakuranga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Farm Cove Intermediate ranks higher (71.0 vs 45.5 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 Farm Cove Intermediate and Pakuranga Intermediate?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Farm Cove Intermediate: 409. Pakuranga Intermediate: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Farm Cove Intermediate and Pakuranga Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Farm Cove Intermediate is 167th of 390 and Pakuranga Intermediate is 278th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).