Murrays Bay Intermediate vs Murrays Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 242 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students
| Measure | Murrays Bay Intermediate Murrays Bay, Auckland | Murrays Bay School Murrays Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #64 of 390 | #21 of 390 |
| National rank | #104 of 1,559 | #27 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,124 | 753 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 357 |
| Total roll | 1,124 | 753 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | -0.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| International students | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| suburb or town | Murrays Bay | Murrays Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mbi.school.nz | www.murraysbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Murrays Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.2 vs 81.4).
- •Murrays Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (357 vs 372).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (1,124 vs 753).
- •Murrays Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.1% vs -1.9%).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 753.
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 Murrays Bay Intermediate better than Murrays Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Murrays Bay School ranks higher (89.2 vs 81.4 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 Murrays Bay Intermediate and Murrays Bay School?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Murrays Bay and Murrays Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Murrays Bay Intermediate: 372. Murrays Bay School: 357. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Murrays Bay Intermediate and Murrays Bay School rank in Auckland?
Murrays Bay Intermediate is 64th of 390 and Murrays Bay School is 21st of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).