Golden Grove School vs Royal Oak Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 903 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove School
Onehunga ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
52 students
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
436 students
| Measure | Golden Grove School Onehunga, Auckland | Royal Oak Intermediate School Royal Oak, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #263 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #908 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 52 | 436 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 458 |
| Total roll | 52 | 436 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 43.6% |
| International students | 3.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Royal Oak |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.goldengrove.school.nz | www.royaloakint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School does better on roll size (436 vs 52).
- โขGolden Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -7.2%).
- โขRoyal Oak Intermediate School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 52.
- โขGolden Grove School is a private school while Royal Oak Intermediate School 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 Golden Grove School better than Royal Oak Intermediate School?
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 Golden Grove School and Royal Oak Intermediate School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Onehunga and Royal Oak in Auckland.
How do Golden Grove School and Royal Oak Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Golden Grove School is unranked and Royal Oak Intermediate School is 263rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).