Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) vs Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
323 students
| Measure | Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) Otara, Auckland | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 390 | #326 of 390 |
| National rank | #1412 of 1,559 | #1211 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 384 | 323 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 523 |
| Total roll | 384 | 323 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 28.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 79.9% | 81.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | fergusonint.school.nz/ | www.sehc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.9 vs 26.3).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 523).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does better on roll size (384 vs 323).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.1% vs -2.3%).
- •Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is the larger school with 384 students compared with 323.
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 Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School ranks higher (34.9 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara): 519. Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) and Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School rank in Auckland?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is 370th of 390 and Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School is 326th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).