Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) vs Somerville Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
308 students
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
971 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) Howick South, Auckland | Somerville Intermediate School Howick South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #103 of 390 | #20 of 390 |
| National rank | #175 of 1,559 | #24 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 308 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 355 | 387 |
| Total roll | 308 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.8% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | Howick South | Howick South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.starofthesea.school.nz/ | www.somervilleintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSomerville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.9 vs 78.9).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (355 vs 387).
- โขSomerville Intermediate School does better on roll size (971 vs 308).
- โขSomerville Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -30.8%).
- โขSomerville Intermediate School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 308.
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is a state integrated school while Somerville Intermediate School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) better than Somerville Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Somerville Intermediate School ranks higher (89.9 vs 78.9 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) and Somerville Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Howick South and Howick South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick): 355. Somerville Intermediate School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) and Somerville Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick) is 103rd of 390 and Somerville Intermediate School is 20th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).