Ficino School vs Kōwhai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ficino School
Mount Eden · Private full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Ficino School Mount Eden, Auckland | Kōwhai Intermediate Kingsland, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #40 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #65 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 150 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 403 |
| Total roll | 150 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | 1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0.7% | 20.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 22% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Mount Eden | Kingsland |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ficino.school.nz | www.kowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kōwhai Intermediate does better on roll size (558 vs 150).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -1.4%).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate is the larger school with 558 students compared with 150.
- •Ficino School is a private school while Kōwhai Intermediate is a state 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 Ficino School better than Kōwhai Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ficino School and Kōwhai Intermediate?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Eden and Kingsland in Auckland.
How do Ficino School and Kōwhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Ficino School is unranked and Kōwhai Intermediate is 40th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).