Farm Cove Intermediate vs Red Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 36 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
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
| Measure | Farm Cove Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland | Red Beach School Red Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #167 of 390 | #172 of 390 |
| National rank | #368 of 1,559 | #380 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 505 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 409 |
| Total roll | 505 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.2% | -14.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 12.3% | 7.2% |
| International students | 0.8% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Red Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.farmcove.school.nz | www.redbeach.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.0 vs 70.7).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate does better on roll size (505 vs 486).
- •Red Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.9% vs -18.2%).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate is the larger school with 505 students compared with 486.
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 Red Beach School?
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 Farm Cove Intermediate and Red Beach School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Red Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Farm Cove Intermediate: 409. Red Beach School: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Farm Cove Intermediate and Red Beach School rank in Auckland?
Farm Cove Intermediate is 167th of 390 and Red Beach School is 172nd of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).