Taonga Education Centre vs Waimahia Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 219 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon ยท State teen parent unit
Waimahia Intermediate School
Clendon Park ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
240 students
| Measure | Taonga Education Centre Clendon, Auckland | Waimahia Intermediate School Clendon Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #346 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #1294 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Intermediate |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | โ | 240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 525 |
| Total roll | โ | 240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | 9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 31.7% |
| Pacific students | โ | 64.2% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clendon | Clendon Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.jchs.school.nz | www.waimahia.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaimahia Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 569).
- โขWaimahia Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.5% vs 6.3%).
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 Taonga Education Centre better than Waimahia 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 Taonga Education Centre and Waimahia Intermediate School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Clendon and Clendon Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taonga Education Centre: 569. Waimahia Intermediate School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taonga Education Centre and Waimahia Intermediate School rank in Auckland?
Taonga Education Centre is unranked and Waimahia Intermediate School is 346th of 390 among teen parent unit schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).