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Roscommon School vs Waimahia Intermediate School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 952 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureRoscommon School
Manurewa, Auckland
Waimahia Intermediate School
Clendon Park, Auckland
Success Index (NZ)
29
Lower 50%
31
Lower 50%
Region rank#358 of 390#346 of 390
National rank#1354 of 1,559#1294 of 1,559
SectorStateState
TypeContributingIntermediate
Year rangeYears 1โ€“6Years 7โ€“8
Students553240
Equity Index (EQI)517525
Total roll553240
Roll growth (5 yrs)-4.8%9.5%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with University Entranceโ€“โ€“
Mฤori students35.4%31.7%
Pacific students72.2%64.2%
International students0%0%
suburb or townManurewaClendon Park
regionAucklandAuckland
Websitewww.roscommon.school.nzwww.waimahia.school.nz

The verdict

  • โ€ขWaimahia Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.4 vs 28.7).
  • โ€ขRoscommon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 525).
  • โ€ขRoscommon School does better on roll size (553 vs 240).
  • โ€ขWaimahia Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs -4.8%).
  • โ€ขRoscommon School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 240.

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 Roscommon School better than Waimahia Intermediate School?

On the Success Index (NZ), Waimahia Intermediate School ranks higher (31.4 vs 28.7 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 Roscommon School and Waimahia Intermediate School?

About 952 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Clendon Park in Auckland.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Roscommon School: 517. Waimahia Intermediate School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Roscommon School and Waimahia Intermediate School rank in Auckland?

Roscommon School is 358th of 390 and Waimahia Intermediate School is 346th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).