Northcross Intermediate vs Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
1,532 students
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
408 students
| Measure | Northcross Intermediate Browns Bay, Auckland | Pinehill School (Browns Bay) Pinehill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #25 of 390 | #85 of 390 |
| National rank | #33 of 1,559 | #138 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,532 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 359 |
| Total roll | 1,532 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 1.2% |
| International students | 2.3% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Pinehill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcross.school.nz | www.pinehill.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขNorthcross Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 80.3).
- โขPinehill School (Browns Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (359 vs 394).
- โขNorthcross Intermediate does better on roll size (1,532 vs 408).
- โขNorthcross Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -2.2%).
- โขNorthcross Intermediate is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 408.
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 Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcross Intermediate ranks higher (88.1 vs 80.3 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 Pinehill School (Browns Bay)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Pinehill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcross Intermediate: 394. Pinehill School (Browns Bay): 359. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcross Intermediate and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) rank in Auckland?
Northcross Intermediate is 25th of 390 and Pinehill School (Browns Bay) is 85th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).