Farm Cove Intermediate vs St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 777 m 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
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Farm Cove Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #167 of 390 | #53 of 390 |
| National rank | #368 of 1,559 | #88 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 505 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 379 |
| Total roll | 505 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.2% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 12.3% | 19.6% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.farmcove.school.nz | www.stmarks.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 71.0).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 409).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate does better on roll size (505 vs 209).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -18.2%).
- •Farm Cove Intermediate is the larger school with 505 students compared with 209.
- •Farm Cove Intermediate is a state school while St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Pakuranga) ranks higher (82.6 vs 71.0 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 St Mark's School (Pakuranga)?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Farm Cove Intermediate: 409. St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Farm Cove Intermediate and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) rank in Auckland?
Farm Cove Intermediate is 167th of 390 and St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).