Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre vs Whangarei Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 958 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre Whangarei, Northland | Whangarei Intermediate Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #39 of 72 |
| National rank | – | #1291 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | – | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 185 | 525 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 506 |
| Total roll | 185 | 525 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35% | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 64.9% | 57% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.blomfield.school.nz | www.wis.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Whangarei Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (506 vs 518).
- •Whangarei Intermediate does better on roll size (525 vs 185).
- •Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre does better on roll growth (5 years) (35% vs -24.6%).
- •Whangarei Intermediate is the larger school with 525 students compared with 185.
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 Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre better than Whangarei 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 Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre and Whangarei Intermediate?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Whangarei and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre: 518. Whangarei Intermediate: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre and Whangarei Intermediate rank in Northland?
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre is unranked and Whangarei Intermediate is 39th of 72 among special school schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).