Otahuhu Intermediate vs St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 891 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
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
268 students
| Measure | Otahuhu Intermediate Otahuhu, Auckland | St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) Otahuhu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #288 of 390 | #293 of 390 |
| National rank | #1061 of 1,559 | #1071 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 377 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 468 |
| Total roll | 377 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | -2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.9% | 1.9% |
| Pacific students | 62.6% | 88.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otahuhu | Otahuhu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.otahuhuint.school.nz | www.stjosephsotahuhu.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (42.1 vs 41.6).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Otahuhu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 502).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on roll size (377 vs 268).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs -2.5%).
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate is the larger school with 377 students compared with 268.
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate is a state school while St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขOtahuhu Intermediate is co-educational and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is girls.
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 St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Otahuhu Intermediate and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Otahuhu and Otahuhu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otahuhu Intermediate: 502. St Joseph's School (Otahuhu): 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otahuhu Intermediate and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) rank in Auckland?
Otahuhu Intermediate is 288th of 390 and St Joseph's School (Otahuhu) is 293rd of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).