Mt Roskill Intermediate vs Waikowhai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Waikowhai Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students
| Measure | Mt Roskill Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland | Waikowhai Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #188 of 390 | #234 of 390 |
| National rank | #427 of 1,559 | #769 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 560 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 442 |
| Total roll | 560 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.9% | -26.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 21.1% | 28.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mri.school.nz | www.wai-int.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.5 vs 54.4).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 442).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate does better on roll size (560 vs 340).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -26.2%).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate is the larger school with 560 students compared with 340.
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 Mt Roskill Intermediate better than Waikowhai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Roskill Intermediate ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.4 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 Mt Roskill Intermediate and Waikowhai Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Roskill Intermediate: 433. Waikowhai Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Roskill Intermediate and Waikowhai Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Mt Roskill Intermediate is 188th of 390 and Waikowhai Intermediate is 234th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).