Glenfield Intermediate vs Wairau Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
445 students
Wairau Intermediate
Forrest Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
345 students
| Measure | Glenfield Intermediate Glenfield, Auckland | Wairau Intermediate Forrest Hill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #168 of 390 | #147 of 390 |
| National rank | #369 of 1,559 | #268 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 445 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 421 |
| Total roll | 445 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 36.3% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.3% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 9.4% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Forrest Hill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | glenfieldint.school.nz | www.wairau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Wairau Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.5 vs 71.0).
- •Wairau Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 434).
- •Glenfield Intermediate does better on roll size (445 vs 345).
- •Glenfield Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.3% vs 22.8%).
- •Glenfield Intermediate is the larger school with 445 students compared with 345.
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 Glenfield Intermediate better than Wairau Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wairau Intermediate ranks higher (75.5 vs 71.0 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 Glenfield Intermediate and Wairau Intermediate?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Forrest Hill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenfield Intermediate: 434. Wairau Intermediate: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenfield Intermediate and Wairau Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Glenfield Intermediate is 168th of 390 and Wairau Intermediate is 147th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).