Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) vs Mayfield School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students
Mayfield School (Auckland)
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
| Measure | Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) Otara, Auckland | Mayfield School (Auckland) Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 390 | #378 of 390 |
| National rank | #1412 of 1,559 | #1443 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 384 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 520 |
| Total roll | 384 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Pacific students | 79.9% | 78.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | fergusonint.school.nz/ | www.mayfieldauckland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.3 vs 24.4).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 520).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on roll size (384 vs 301).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -19.7%).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is the larger school with 384 students compared with 301.
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 Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) better than Mayfield School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) ranks higher (26.3 vs 24.4 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 Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) and Mayfield School (Auckland)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara): 519. Mayfield School (Auckland): 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) and Mayfield School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is 370th of 390 and Mayfield School (Auckland) is 378th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).