Parkside School vs Pukekohe Intermediate
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.
Parkside School
Pukekohe ยท State special school
177 students
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
689 students
| Measure | Parkside School Pukekohe, Auckland | Pukekohe Intermediate Pukekohe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #269 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #941 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 177 | 689 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 465 |
| Total roll | 177 | 689 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 41.2% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 26.6% | 15.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukekohe | Pukekohe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.parkside.net.nz | www.pukekoheint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPukekohe Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 493).
- โขPukekohe Intermediate does better on roll size (689 vs 177).
- โขParkside School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs -11%).
- โขPukekohe Intermediate is the larger school with 689 students compared with 177.
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 Parkside School better than Pukekohe Intermediate?
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 Parkside School and Pukekohe Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pukekohe and Pukekohe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkside School: 493. Pukekohe Intermediate: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkside School and Pukekohe Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Parkside School is unranked and Pukekohe Intermediate is 269th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).