State · Intermediate · Co-ed
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
A state intermediate (years 7–8) in Otara, Auckland, with 381 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Ferguson Intermediate (Otara), Ministry school number 1274 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
381students
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) had 381 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 381 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tamaki School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 171 | 0.4 km |
| Yendarra School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 224 | 0.5 km |
| Rongomai School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 151 | 0.7 km |
| TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 95 | 1.1 km |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 193 | 1.2 km |
| Papatoetoe East School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 586 | 1.2 km |
| Flat Bush School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 402 | 1.2 km |
| Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 1.3 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) vs Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
- Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) vs Papatoetoe Intermediate
- Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) vs Otahuhu Intermediate
Common questions
What year levels does Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) cover?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is a intermediate, which covers years 7–8.
How many students attend Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)?
381 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) have an enrolment zone?
No. Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) a state school?
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) is a state school.