Howick Intermediate vs Howick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 299 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
| Measure | Howick Intermediate Howick South, Auckland | Howick Primary School Howick West, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 390 | #210 of 390 |
| National rank | #278 of 1,559 | #536 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 603 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 422 |
| Total roll | 603 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.2% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick West |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickint.school.nz/ | www.howickprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Howick Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.8 vs 63.8).
- •Howick Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 429).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll size (603 vs 337).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.2% vs -4%).
- •Howick Intermediate is the larger school with 603 students compared with 337.
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 Howick Intermediate better than Howick Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Howick Intermediate ranks higher (74.8 vs 63.8 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 Howick Intermediate and Howick Primary School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick West in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick Intermediate: 429. Howick Primary School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick Intermediate and Howick Primary School rank in Auckland?
Howick Intermediate is 150th of 390 and Howick Primary School is 210th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).