What HOWICK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL does

Howick Intermediate School is a New Zealand state (government-funded) intermediate school located on Botany Road in Howick, Auckland, serving Year 7 and Year 8 students (approximately ages 10-13). Operating under the Education and Training Act 2020, the school delivers a comprehensive curriculum built around core subjects and a distinctive set of specialist programmes: Visual Art, Auaha Ako (design technology with laser cutting, 3D printing, and CAD), Food Technology, Performing Arts, and Specialist Science. The institution differentiates itself through evidence-based wellbeing initiatives, including the Mana Model framework (Webber and Macfarlane 2018, 2020), a three-year partnership with the Sir John Kirwan Foundation's Mitey mental health programme, and the Southern Cross-funded Pause Breathe Smile mindfulness curriculum. It also holds Dyslexia Friendly School accreditation and has implemented Louise Dempsey's Structured Literacy approach schoolwide.

The school's business model is primarily government-funded via Ministry of Education per-pupil grants for domestic students, supplemented by a channel partnership with StudentCare Ltd that recruits international students and arranges homestay accommodation at $350 per student per week. Domestic enrolment is managed directly through school administration, while international student intake flows through StudentCare Ltd. Ancillary revenue includes lunch ordering through the EZLunch/Kindo e-commerce platform (delivered by Daily Catering, Subway, and Sushi Eden) and community grants (notably from Howick RSA Community Trust). The school is governed by a Board of Trustees elected from the parent community and is not investor-owned.

The school's go-to-market centres on community engagement and demonstrating student outcomes rather than commercial marketing. Channels include a Squarespace-hosted website (howickintermediate.school.nz), an active Facebook page, regular newsletters, daily notices, and a 'Howick Highlights' news blog showcasing achievements across academics (LitExt perfect-score win, Mathex perfect scores, NIWA Science Fair wins), sports (AIMS Games rhythmic gymnastics medals, SEZ tournaments in hockey, rugby, cross country, chess, netball, table tennis), and the arts (Wearable Arts, Speech Finals, Talent Show). The school's stakeholder ecosystem includes cultural groups (Kapa Haka, Pasifika, Bollywood, Cariñosa Folk), international exchange partners (Hong Kong, China), and a network of community partners (Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, Auckland Cricket, Sports Auckland, MOTAT).

Name

HOWICK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Legal name

Howick Intermediate

Website

https://howickint.school.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Howick Intermediate School is a New Zealand state intermediate school in Howick, Auckland, delivering Year 7-8 education with specialist programmes in design technology, science, performing arts, and wellbeing, funded primarily by Ministry of Education grants with international student revenue via StudentCare Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Intermediate Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH)

Keywords

• Intermediate school education
• Primary education services
• Specialist curriculum programmes
• Student wellbeing programme
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Howick, Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Howick Intermediate School is a New Zealand state intermediate school delivering Year 7–8 education to students aged approximately 10–13 in Howick, Auckland. It offers a comprehensive curriculum including core subjects, specialist programmes (Visual Art, Auaha Ako Design, Food Technology, Performing Arts, Specialist Science), extension classes for gifted learners, wellbeing support (Mana Model, Mitey, Pause Breathe Smile), and a broad extracurricular programme across sports, arts, and leadership. The school also accepts international students on short-term exchange through homestay arrangements facilitated by StudentCare Ltd.

Product overview

Howick Intermediate School is an educational institution offering a comprehensive curriculum for Years 7-8 students. The school's product portfolio consists of core specialist programmes (Visual Art, Auaha Ako Design with laser cutting and 3D printing, Food Technology, Performing Arts, Specialist Science) supplemented by extension programmes for gifted students, a school library, student leadership opportunities, and wellbeing services including the Mana Model, Mitey partnership, and Pause Breathe Smile mindfulness programme. The school also operates Education Outside the Classroom activities including biennial camps, Colour Rush events, and environmental social actions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visual Art Programme Art programme for Year 7–8 students exploring elements of art through various mediums including 2D artwork and clay sculpting, with extension opportunities and Wearable Arts competitions.
• Auaha Ako Design Programme Specialist design programme teaching skills using laser cutting, 3D printing, woodworking power tools, and CAD software with a design thinking and problem-solving approach for Year 7–8 students.
• Food Technology Programme Culinary programme focused on taste, texture, presentation, nutrition, safety, creativity, and teamwork with hands-on cooking experiences and extension opportunities for Year 7–8 students.
• Performing Arts Programme Education in dance, drama, and music with elements of choreography, devising, composition, theory, and performance, plus extracurricular activities including Production, dance groups, choir, and Showquest for Year 7–8 students.
• Specialist Science Programme Science programme covering scientific inquiry, understanding scientific concepts, nature of science, and scientific literacy with hands-on experiments and a Science Extension class for Year 7–8 students.
• Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Includes biennial camp programme (2 nights, 3 days), annual Colour Rush event, social actions, and tree planting with Auckland Council for Year 7–8 students.
• Extension Programmes Extension classes in maths (preparing for Mathex, Otago Problem Challenge, APSMO) and literacy (higher-order thinking, writing competitions, debating) for gifted and talented Year 7–8 students.
• Wellbeing Services Wellbeing support guided by Mana Model principles, partnered with the Mitey mental health programme (Sir John Kirwan Foundation) and the Pause Breathe Smile mindfulness programme for Year 7–8 students.
• School Library School library with books spanning various genres, board games, and online access to the library platform via the Accessit Library System for Year 7–8 students.
• Student Leadership Programme Leadership opportunities including Student Leader, Sport Captain, Librarian, Enviro, Kapa Haka, and Pasifika Leader roles for Year 7 and 8 students.
• International Student Exchange Programme Short-term international student exchange for students from Hong Kong and China, with homestay arrangements coordinated through StudentCare Ltd at $350 per student per week.

Quantifiable outcome

• The school's LitExt 2026 Team 1 achieved a perfect 100% score to win the competition against 37 intermediate school teams, finishing in just 26 minutes.
• +7 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StudentCare LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudentCare Ltd (contact: [email protected]) coordinates international student enrolment and homestay arrangements for Howick Intermediate School. The company recruits international students and matches them with local homestay families who are reimbursed at $350 per student per week. Families can host two students per room with their own bed.
• Yan Chai Hospital #2 Middle School (Hong Kong)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYan Chai Hospital #2 Middle School from Hong Kong sends students for exchange visits to Howick Intermediate. 19 students and 4 staff visited for 6 days, staying with local homestay families and attending classes. Students commented on the friendly environment and interactive lessons.
• Wuxi Xinwu (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWuxi Xinwu school in China sent 13 students to visit Howick Intermediate as part of an international exchange programme. Students were hosted by local families and participated in classroom and break time activities.
• Nanjing District Schools (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree schools in the Nanjing District, China, sent a group of 38 students to Howick Intermediate for an international exchange. Students participated in classes, cultural experiences, and lunchtime sports with local students, fostering cross-cultural friendship.
• Sir John Kirwan Foundation — Mitey ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHowick Intermediate has partnered with the Sir John Kirwan Foundation's Mitey programme for a three-year period to grow and support the mental health and wellbeing of all students. Mitey is an evidence-based approach to teaching mental health education designed with NZ teachers and the University of Auckland, built around the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Howick New WorldminorOthersHowick New World generously contributed baked goods for the school's Starship Children's Hospital Big Bake Sale fundraiser, enhancing the experience for students and the wider community.
• Pak 'n Save Highland ParkminorOthersPak 'n Save Highland Park donated Betty Crocker Baking & Cake mixes for the school's Starship Children's Hospital Big Bake Sale fundraiser.
• Howick RSA Community TrustminorOthersThe Howick RSA Community Trust awarded the school a generous grant dedicated to enhancing writing capabilities for intermediate learners in the Howick area. Representatives from four local schools gathered for the inaugural session to share literacy contexts and align goals.
• Bunnings (Howick)minorOthersLocal Bunnings hardware store donated a new BBQ for school events, which the school will use for sausage sizzle fundraisers and community events.
• Auckland CricketminorOthersAuckland Cricket hosted and coached the school's girls cricket teams at the Girls Smash Cricket Festival at Lloyd Elsmore Park, teaching bowling, batting, and fielding skills.
• Auckland Netball CentreminorOthersThe school's SEZ Netball tournament took place at the Auckland Netball Centre, with five teams from Howick Intermediate participating.
• MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)minorOthers145 students from Hillary visited MOTAT for a day focused on inventions, innovations, and science, including a tram ride. The MOTAT trip complemented classroom learning with hands-on museum experiences.
• Southern Cross (Pause Breathe Smile Programme)coreOthersSouthern Cross fully funds the Pause Breathe Smile mind health programme, which is delivered in schools by teachers and aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum. The programme equips children aged 5-12 with tools to manage life's ups and downs and is supported by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
• Sports AucklandminorOthersSports Auckland hosted a leadership training workshop for the school's Sports Captains, diving into core qualities of effective sports leadership and providing practical strategies for game-day management including active listening, demonstration, inclusivity, and time management.
• Auckland TransportcoreOthersAuckland Transport operates the school buses that service Howick Intermediate School. All students who intend to catch a school or public bus must complete the Bus Code of Conduct. Bus route and timetable information is available through the AT Journey Planner.
• Auckland CouncilminorOthersAuckland Council works with the school's Enviro group to restore native ecology through tree planting in local reserves such as Ohuiarangi te maunga (Pigeon Mountain), supporting environmental education and community social actions.
• Louise DempseyminorOthersLouise Dempsey worked alongside teachers and students at Howick Intermediate, modelling and sharing her expertise around the Structured Literacy approach. She also presented a parent evening on supporting children to read, marking the beginning of the school's professional learning journey in structured literacy.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Farm Cove Intermediate: A neighbouring East Auckland state intermediate school (Year 7-8), explicitly referenced in the data as a SEZ tournament host for table tennis. Directly comparable in catchment, year levels, public funding model, and competitive sports participation.
• Auckland Normal Intermediate: A long-established Auckland state intermediate school with similar Year 7-8 structure and Ministry of Education funding model. Comparable in scale, specialist programmes, and competitive-academics positioning.
• Point England School: Auckland state intermediate covering Year 7-8, operating within the same NZ public education system and Ministry of Education funding model as Howick Intermediate. Comparable cohort structure and community engagement profile.
• Wesley College: Auckland school with overlapping Year 7-8 intermediate cohort and similar competitive-sports culture, referenced indirectly through shared SEZ competition circuits. Comparable in cohort structure and extracurricular breadth.
• Panmure Bridge School: Auckland state intermediate serving a similar Year 7-8 cohort under the same NZ curriculum framework. Comparable in public funding, school size, and extracurricular/competitive participation profile.
• Mt Roskill Intermediate: Auckland state intermediate school delivering Year 7-8 education with the same MoE funding model and NZ curriculum. Directly comparable in scale, structure and competitive-academics/sports participation.
• Pakuranga Intermediate School: Adjacent East Auckland state intermediate serving Year 7-8 students on a similar MoE-funded model. Competes with Howick for in-zone enrolments and participates in the same SEZ sporting competitions.

Broad incumbents

• Elim Christian College: A larger Auckland private school spanning primary through secondary. Comparable in serving intermediate-aged students but operates as a broader independent institution with a wider portfolio of year levels and a tuition-based funding model.

Others

• Howick College: The neighbouring Howick state secondary school that receives Howick Intermediate graduates and is referenced in the data as a NIWA Science Fair venue. Not a direct competitor but a key downstream partner in the Howick-to-secondary pipeline and a feeder/destination relationship.

Regional players

• Yan Chai Hospital No. 2 Secondary School: Hong Kong secondary/middle school that is a named reciprocal exchange partner of Howick Intermediate (19 students + 4 staff visited for 6 days in 2025). Comparable in cohort age range and exchange programme model but operates in a different geography under the Hong Kong education system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/howickintermediateschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/howick-intermediate-school

Compliance3 records

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Profiles2 records

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