Northcross Intermediate vs Oteha Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 684 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students
| Measure | Northcross Intermediate Browns Bay, Auckland | Oteha Valley School Oteha, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #25 of 390 | #60 of 390 |
| National rank | #33 of 1,559 | #97 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,532 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 357 |
| Total roll | 1,532 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -9.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 2.6% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Oteha |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcross.school.nz | www.oteha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Northcross Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 81.9).
- •Oteha Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (357 vs 394).
- •Northcross Intermediate does better on roll size (1,532 vs 531).
- •Northcross Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -9.9%).
- •Northcross Intermediate is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 531.
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 Northcross Intermediate better than Oteha Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcross Intermediate ranks higher (88.1 vs 81.9 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 Northcross Intermediate and Oteha Valley School?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Oteha in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcross Intermediate: 394. Oteha Valley School: 357. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcross Intermediate and Oteha Valley School rank in Auckland?
Northcross Intermediate is 25th of 390 and Oteha Valley School is 60th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).