Northcote Intermediate vs Onepoto School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 151 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
| Measure | Northcote Intermediate Northcote, Auckland | Onepoto School Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 390 | #350 of 390 |
| National rank | #61 of 1,559 | #1306 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 674 | 155 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 512 |
| Total roll | 674 | 155 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.2% | 155.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 46.5% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Northcote | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcoteint.school.nz | www.onepoto.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Northcote Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 30.9).
- •Northcote Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 512).
- •Northcote Intermediate does better on roll size (674 vs 155).
- •Onepoto School does better on roll growth (5 years) (155.6% vs 30.2%).
- •Northcote Intermediate is the larger school with 674 students compared with 155.
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 Northcote Intermediate better than Onepoto School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcote Intermediate ranks higher (84.4 vs 30.9 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 Northcote Intermediate and Onepoto School?
About 151 m in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcote Intermediate: 404. Onepoto School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcote Intermediate and Onepoto School rank in Auckland?
Northcote Intermediate is 38th of 390 and Onepoto School is 350th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).