Murrays Bay Intermediate vs Newmarket School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
1,124 students
Newmarket School
Newmarket ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
254 students
| Measure | Murrays Bay Intermediate Murrays Bay, Auckland | Newmarket School Newmarket, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #64 of 390 | #135 of 390 |
| National rank | #104 of 1,559 | #245 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,124 | 254 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 372 |
| Total roll | 1,124 | 254 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | -4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 4.1% | 2% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| International students | 3.8% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Murrays Bay | Newmarket |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mbi.school.nz | www.newmarket.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMurrays Bay Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 76.5).
- โขMurrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (1,124 vs 254).
- โขMurrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.9% vs -4.1%).
- โขMurrays Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 254.
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 Newmarket School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Murrays Bay Intermediate ranks higher (81.4 vs 76.5 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 Murrays Bay Intermediate and Newmarket School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Murrays Bay and Newmarket in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Murrays Bay Intermediate: 372. Newmarket School: 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Murrays Bay Intermediate and Newmarket School rank in Auckland?
Murrays Bay Intermediate is 64th of 390 and Newmarket School is 135th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).