Rise UP Academy vs Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 84 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Mangere · State intermediate · Years 7–8
285 students
| Measure | Rise UP Academy Mangere, Auckland | Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 390 | #320 of 390 |
| National rank | #1179 of 1,559 | #1183 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 104 | 285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 514 |
| Total roll | 104 | 285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.8% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.1% | 27.4% |
| Pacific students | 95.2% | 82.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.riseupacademy.school.nz/ | www.bader.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (36.6 vs 36.4).
- •Rise UP Academy does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (485 vs 514).
- •Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School does better on roll size (285 vs 104).
- •Rise UP Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.8% vs 18.5%).
- •Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 104.
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 Rise UP Academy better than Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate 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 Rise UP Academy and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School?
About 84 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rise UP Academy: 485. Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rise UP Academy and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Rise UP Academy is 319th of 390 and Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is 320th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).