Ponsonby Intermediate vs Remuera Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 6.8 km 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
Remuera Intermediate
Remuera · State intermediate · Years 7–8
892 students
| Measure | Ponsonby Intermediate Ponsonby, Auckland | Remuera Intermediate Remuera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #104 of 390 | #91 of 390 |
| National rank | #176 of 1,559 | #149 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 590 | 892 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 380 |
| Total roll | 590 | 892 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -7.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.9% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 7.2% |
| International students | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Ponsonby | Remuera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ponsonbyintermediate.school.nz | www.remint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.9 vs 79.8).
- •Remuera Intermediate does better on roll size (892 vs 590).
- •Remuera Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.6% vs -7.7%).
- •Remuera Intermediate is the larger school with 892 students compared with 590.
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 Remuera 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 Ponsonby Intermediate and Remuera Intermediate?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Ponsonby and Remuera in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ponsonby Intermediate: 380. Remuera Intermediate: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ponsonby Intermediate and Remuera Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Ponsonby Intermediate is 104th of 390 and Remuera Intermediate is 91st of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).