Mangere Central School vs Otahuhu Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 6.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangere Central School
Mangere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
489 students
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
377 students
| Measure | Mangere Central School Mangere, Auckland | Otahuhu Intermediate Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 390 | #288 of 390 |
| National rank | #1275 of 1,559 | #1061 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 489 | 377 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 502 |
| Total roll | 489 | 377 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.2% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 73.4% | 62.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mangerecentral.school.nz | www.otahuhuint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.1 vs 32.1).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 503).
- โขMangere Central School does better on roll size (489 vs 377).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -2%).
- โขMangere Central School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 377.
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 Mangere Central School better than Otahuhu Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otahuhu Intermediate ranks higher (42.1 vs 32.1 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 Mangere Central School and Otahuhu Intermediate?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Mangere and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangere Central School: 503. Otahuhu Intermediate: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangere Central School and Otahuhu Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Mangere Central School is 342nd of 390 and Otahuhu Intermediate is 288th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).