Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) vs Papatoetoe East School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students
| Measure | Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) Otara, Auckland | Papatoetoe East School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 390 | #224 of 390 |
| National rank | #1412 of 1,559 | #648 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 384 | 610 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 463 |
| Total roll | 384 | 610 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 79.9% | 53.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | fergusonint.school.nz/ | www.pep.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papatoetoe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.0 vs 26.3).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 519).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll size (610 vs 384).
- •Papatoetoe East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -2.3%).
- •Papatoetoe East School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 384.
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 Papatoetoe East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papatoetoe East School ranks higher (59.0 vs 26.3 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 Papatoetoe East School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Otara and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara): 519. Papatoetoe East School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) and Papatoetoe East School rank in Auckland?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is 370th of 390 and Papatoetoe East School is 224th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).