Kōwhai Intermediate vs Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Kōwhai Intermediate Kingsland, Auckland | Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School Grey Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 390 | #157 of 390 |
| National rank | #65 of 1,559 | #313 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 558 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 391 |
| Total roll | 558 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 37.3% |
| Pacific students | 22% | 19.7% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kingsland | Grey Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kowhai.school.nz | www.newton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kōwhai Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.2 vs 73.5).
- •Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 403).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate does better on roll size (558 vs 314).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -3.3%).
- •Kōwhai Intermediate is the larger school with 558 students compared with 314.
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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kōwhai Intermediate ranks higher (84.2 vs 73.5 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 Kōwhai Intermediate and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingsland and Grey Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kōwhai Intermediate: 403. Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kōwhai Intermediate and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School rank in Auckland?
Kōwhai Intermediate is 40th of 390 and Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School is 157th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).