Ponsonby Intermediate vs Ponsonby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 667 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
590 students
Ponsonby Primary School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
| Measure | Ponsonby Intermediate Ponsonby, Auckland | Ponsonby Primary School Herne Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #104 of 390 | #109 of 390 |
| National rank | #176 of 1,559 | #187 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 590 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 364 |
| Total roll | 590 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -28.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.9% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Ponsonby | Herne Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ponsonbyintermediate.school.nz | www.ponsprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.9 vs 78.5).
- •Ponsonby Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (364 vs 380).
- •Ponsonby Intermediate does better on roll size (590 vs 329).
- •Ponsonby Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -28.9%).
- •Ponsonby Intermediate is the larger school with 590 students compared with 329.
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 Ponsonby Intermediate better than Ponsonby Primary School?
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 Ponsonby Intermediate and Ponsonby Primary School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Ponsonby and Herne Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ponsonby Intermediate: 380. Ponsonby Primary School: 364. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ponsonby Intermediate and Ponsonby Primary School rank in Auckland?
Ponsonby Intermediate is 104th of 390 and Ponsonby Primary School is 109th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).