Howick Intermediate vs Pakūranga College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km 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
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students
| Measure | Howick Intermediate Howick South, Auckland | Pakūranga College Bucklands Beach, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #150 of 390 | #37 of 101 |
| National rank | #278 of 1,559 | #74 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 603 | 2,302 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 431 |
| Total roll | 603 | 2,302 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.2% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 70.4% |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 9.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.4% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0.2% | 6.9% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Bucklands Beach |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.howickint.school.nz/ | www.pakuranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.8 vs 75.1).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 431).
- •Pakūranga College does better on roll size (2,302 vs 603).
- •Howick Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.2% vs 2.1%).
- •Pakūranga College is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 603.
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 Pakūranga College?
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 Howick Intermediate and Pakūranga College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Bucklands Beach in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Howick Intermediate: 429. Pakūranga College: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Howick Intermediate and Pakūranga College rank in Auckland?
Howick Intermediate is 150th of 390 and Pakūranga College is 37th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).