Somerville Intermediate School
39 Somerville Road, Howick South · Auckland — Central
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Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #368 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Somerville Intermediate School is an intermediate school in Howick South, Auckland, with a roll of 1,004 students and a composite score of 86. The 2018 ERO review found the school successfully promotes equitable outcomes, with Māori students achieving at comparable levels to other students and accelerated learning programmes effectively supporting those who need additional progress. The school is noted for highly effective leadership, a responsive curriculum that engages students, and deliberate, forward-focused improvement practices.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Howick South looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Somerville Intermediate School a good school?
Somerville Intermediate School scores 81/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Highly effective leadership that promotes students' learning and wellbeing
- A relevant and responsive curriculum that engages students and ignites their passions
- Continuous improvement that is deliberate and future focused
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 6.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
+3.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
86/100 from ERO review 2018-10 · top 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 86/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-10-11 · Violet Tu'uga Stevenson, Te Tai Raki - Northern Region
- The school is successful in promoting consistently equitable and excellent outcomes for students
- Māori students achieve at comparable levels to other students in the school with increased parity in reading and writing
- The school is effectively accelerating learning for Māori and other students who need this
- The school is well led with the principal fostering professional collaboration through distributed leadership
- International students progress and achieve very well in a welcoming and inclusive environment with high standards of pastoral care
"The school is well led. The principal fosters an environment of professional collaboration through distributed leadership opportunities. Staff are respected and empowered to develop their expertise and leadership skills."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
6.3
9 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$6.50M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,471
2018
$4.9M
2019
$6.5M
2020
$6.4M
2021
$5.6M
2022
$6.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 475
- Year 08 518
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Asian 55.8%
- European/Pākehā 40.5%
- Other / MELAA 7.0%
- Pacific 5.1%
- Māori 4.7%
- International 3.2%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
39 Somerville Road, Howick South. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Somerville Intermediate School a good school?
Somerville Intermediate School scores 81/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 25% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-10 review identified 5 key findings. The school is successful in promoting consistently equitable and excellent outcomes for students
How do I enrol my child at Somerville Intermediate School?
Contact the school directly on 09-5351070, email office@somint.school.nz, or visit www.somervilleintermediate.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Somerville Intermediate School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Somerville Intermediate School has 1,004 students, with an EQI of 387 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Somerville Intermediate School in 2018-10, signed by Violet Tu'uga Stevenson. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- somervilleintermediate.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz