Kōwhai Intermediate vs Mt Eden Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 888 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
Mt Eden Normal School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
585 students
| Measure | Kōwhai Intermediate Kingsland, Auckland | Mt Eden Normal School Mount Eden, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #40 of 390 | #46 of 390 |
| National rank | #65 of 1,559 | #76 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 558 | 585 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 346 |
| Total roll | 558 | 585 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 22% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Kingsland | Mount Eden |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kowhai.school.nz | www.mteden.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (84.2 vs 83.3).
- •Mt Eden Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 403).
- •Mt Eden Normal School does better on roll size (585 vs 558).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -12.1%).
- •Mt Eden Normal School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 558.
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 Kōwhai Intermediate better than Mt Eden Normal 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 Kōwhai Intermediate and Mt Eden Normal School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Kingsland and Mount Eden in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kōwhai Intermediate: 403. Mt Eden Normal School: 346. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kōwhai Intermediate and Mt Eden Normal School rank in Auckland?
Kōwhai Intermediate is 40th of 390 and Mt Eden Normal School is 46th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).