Otahuhu Intermediate vs Panama Road School
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.
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
377 students
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
| Measure | Otahuhu Intermediate Otahuhu, Auckland | Panama Road School Mt Wellington, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #288 of 390 | #308 of 390 |
| National rank | #1061 of 1,559 | #1134 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 377 | 362 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 511 |
| Total roll | 377 | 362 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | 44.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 62.6% | 61.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Mt Wellington |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.otahuhuint.school.nz | www.panamard.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otahuhu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.1 vs 39.0).
- •Otahuhu Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 511).
- •Otahuhu Intermediate does better on roll size (377 vs 362).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs 12.8%).
- •Otahuhu Intermediate is the larger school with 377 students compared with 362.
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 Panama Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otahuhu Intermediate ranks higher (42.1 vs 39.0 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 Panama Road School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Mt Wellington in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otahuhu Intermediate: 502. Panama Road School: 511. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otahuhu Intermediate and Panama Road School rank in Auckland?
Otahuhu Intermediate is 288th of 390 and Panama Road School is 308th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).