Ponsonby Intermediate vs St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 794 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
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students
| Measure | Ponsonby Intermediate Ponsonby, Auckland | St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #104 of 390 | #23 of 101 |
| National rank | #176 of 1,559 | #38 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 590 | 1,005 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 388 |
| Total roll | 590 | 1,005 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 91.6% |
| Māori students | 6.9% | 12% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 25.6% |
| International students | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| suburb or town | Ponsonby | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ponsonbyintermediate.school.nz | www.stmaryak.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 78.9).
- •Ponsonby Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 388).
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) does better on roll size (1,005 vs 590).
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -7.7%).
- •St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 590.
- •Ponsonby Intermediate is a state school while St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ponsonby Intermediate is co-educational and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) 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 Ponsonby Intermediate better than St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's College (Ponsonby) ranks higher (80.6 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 Ponsonby Intermediate and St Mary's College (Ponsonby)?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Ponsonby and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ponsonby Intermediate: 380. St Mary's College (Ponsonby): 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ponsonby Intermediate and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
Ponsonby Intermediate is 104th of 390 and St Mary's College (Ponsonby) is 23rd of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).