Northcross Intermediate vs Sherwood School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 458 m 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
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
490 students
| Measure | Northcross Intermediate Browns Bay, Auckland | Sherwood School (Auckland) Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #25 of 390 | #95 of 390 |
| National rank | #33 of 1,559 | #157 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,532 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 372 |
| Total roll | 1,532 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 2.9% |
| International students | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcross.school.nz | www.sherwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNorthcross Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.1 vs 79.6).
- โขSherwood School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 394).
- โขNorthcross Intermediate does better on roll size (1,532 vs 490).
- โขNorthcross Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -3.3%).
- โขNorthcross Intermediate is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 490.
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 Sherwood School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Northcross Intermediate ranks higher (88.1 vs 79.6 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 Sherwood School (Auckland)?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcross Intermediate: 394. Sherwood School (Auckland): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcross Intermediate and Sherwood School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Northcross Intermediate is 25th of 390 and Sherwood School (Auckland) is 95th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).