Mount Maunganui Intermediate have named their houses based on the surrounding islands.

• Rangiwaea
• Karewa
• Motiti
• Motuotau
• Matakana
• Moturiki

Teams are made up of 3-4 classes and compete in a range of activities throughout the year to earn points for their house.

Students and teachers at MMI feel a sense of belonging and pride for the house that they are in and the competition between houses is fierce.