Forrest Hill School vs Takapuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
| Measure | Forrest Hill School Forrest Hill, Auckland | Takapuna Normal Intermediate Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 390 | #12 of 390 |
| National rank | #20 of 1,559 | #12 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 502 | 730 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 371 |
| Total roll | 502 | 730 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.3% | 17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| International students | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Forrest Hill | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.forresthill.school.nz | www.tnis.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.4 vs 90.7).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 373).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (730 vs 502).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.4% vs 3.3%).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 730 students compared with 502.
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 Forrest Hill School better than Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Takapuna Normal Intermediate ranks higher (92.4 vs 90.7 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 Forrest Hill School and Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forrest Hill and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forrest Hill School: 373. Takapuna Normal Intermediate: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forrest Hill School and Takapuna Normal Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Forrest Hill School is 18th of 390 and Takapuna Normal Intermediate is 12th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).