Whangārei Boys' High School vs Whangarei Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 701 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Whangārei Boys' High School Avenues, Northland | Whangarei Intermediate Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 37 | #39 of 72 |
| National rank | #240 of 486 | #1291 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,404 | 525 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 506 |
| Total roll | 1,404 | 525 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46.8% | – |
| Māori students | 42.6% | 57% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avenues | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.wbhs.school.nz | www.wis.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Whangārei Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.4 vs 31.6).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 506).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,404 vs 525).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -24.6%).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 525.
- •Whangārei Boys' High School is boys and Whangarei Intermediate is co-educational.
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 Whangārei Boys' High School better than Whangarei Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangārei Boys' High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 31.6 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 Whangārei Boys' High School and Whangarei Intermediate?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Avenues and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Whangārei Boys' High School: 474. Whangarei Intermediate: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Whangārei Boys' High School and Whangarei Intermediate rank in Northland?
Whangārei Boys' High School is 4th of 37 and Whangarei Intermediate is 39th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).