Farm Cove Intermediate vs Wakaaranga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 280 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
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students
| Measure | Farm Cove Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland | Wakaaranga School Farm Cove, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #167 of 390 | #101 of 390 |
| National rank | #368 of 1,559 | #173 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 505 | 655 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 381 |
| Total roll | 505 | 655 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.2% | -13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Farm Cove |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.farmcove.school.nz | www.wakaaranga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Wakaaranga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 71.0).
- •Wakaaranga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (381 vs 409).
- •Wakaaranga School does better on roll size (655 vs 505).
- •Wakaaranga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.4% vs -18.2%).
- •Wakaaranga School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 505.
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 Wakaaranga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wakaaranga School ranks higher (79.0 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 Wakaaranga School?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Farm Cove in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Farm Cove Intermediate: 409. Wakaaranga School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Farm Cove Intermediate and Wakaaranga School rank in Auckland?
Farm Cove Intermediate is 167th of 390 and Wakaaranga School is 101st of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).