May Road School vs Waikowhai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Road School
Mount Roskill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
182 students
Waikowhai Intermediate
Mount Roskill ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
340 students
| Measure | May Road School Mount Roskill, Auckland | Waikowhai Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 390 | #234 of 390 |
| National rank | #1312 of 1,559 | #769 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 182 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 442 |
| Total roll | 182 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.5% | -26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 61% | 28.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mayroad.school.nz | www.wai-int.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWaikowhai Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.4 vs 30.6).
- โขWaikowhai Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 496).
- โขWaikowhai Intermediate does better on roll size (340 vs 182).
- โขMay Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.5% vs -26.2%).
- โขWaikowhai Intermediate is the larger school with 340 students compared with 182.
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 May Road School better than Waikowhai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikowhai Intermediate ranks higher (54.4 vs 30.6 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 May Road School and Waikowhai Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
May Road School: 496. Waikowhai Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do May Road School and Waikowhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
May Road School is 351st of 390 and Waikowhai Intermediate is 234th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).