Otahuhu Intermediate vs Pacific Advance Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 586 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
377 students
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
158 students
| Measure | Otahuhu Intermediate Otahuhu, Auckland | Pacific Advance Secondary School Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #288 of 390 | #95 of 101 |
| National rank | #1061 of 1,559 | #389 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 377 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 519 |
| Total roll | 377 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 74.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 57.1% |
| Mฤori students | 15.9% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 62.6% | 87.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.otahuhuint.school.nz | pass.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.1 vs 27.8).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 519).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on roll size (377 vs 158).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -2.7%).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate is the larger school with 377 students compared with 158.
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 Otahuhu Intermediate better than Pacific Advance Secondary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otahuhu Intermediate ranks higher (42.1 vs 27.8 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 Otahuhu Intermediate and Pacific Advance Secondary School?
About 586 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otahuhu Intermediate: 502. Pacific Advance Secondary School: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otahuhu Intermediate and Pacific Advance Secondary School rank in Auckland?
Otahuhu Intermediate is 288th of 390 and Pacific Advance Secondary School is 95th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).