Matakana School vs Northcross Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 40 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matakana School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students
| Measure | Matakana School Warkworth, Auckland | Northcross Intermediate Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #156 of 390 | #25 of 390 |
| National rank | #311 of 1,559 | #33 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 365 | 1,532 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 394 |
| Total roll | 365 | 1,532 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.8% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 3.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Warkworth | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.matakana.school.nz | www.northcross.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Northcross Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 73.5).
- •Northcross Intermediate does better on roll size (1,532 vs 365).
- •Northcross Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -2.8%).
- •Northcross Intermediate is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 365.
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 Matakana School better than Northcross Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcross Intermediate ranks higher (88.1 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 Matakana School and Northcross Intermediate?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Warkworth and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matakana School: 394. Northcross Intermediate: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matakana School and Northcross Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Matakana School is 156th of 390 and Northcross Intermediate is 25th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).