Murrays Bay Intermediate vs TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km 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
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
145 students
| Measure | Murrays Bay Intermediate Murrays Bay, Auckland | TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua Mairangi Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 390 | #86 of 101 |
| National rank | #104 of 1,559 | #332 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,124 | 145 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 504 |
| Total roll | 1,124 | 145 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | 77.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.1% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 9% |
| International students | 3.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Murrays Bay | Mairangi Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mbi.school.nz | www.terakipaewhenua.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.4 vs 36.2).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 504).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (1,124 vs 145).
- •TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua does better on roll growth (5 years) (77.8% vs -1.9%).
- •Murrays Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 145.
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 TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Murrays Bay Intermediate ranks higher (81.4 vs 36.2 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 TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Murrays Bay and Mairangi Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Murrays Bay Intermediate: 372. TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Murrays Bay Intermediate and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua rank in Auckland?
Murrays Bay Intermediate is 64th of 390 and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua is 86th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).