Finlayson Park School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Manurewa, Auckland 2102 · Manurewa Local Board Area
#354 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1336 of 1,559 nationally
About Finlayson Park School
Finlayson Park School is a state contributing school located in Manurewa, in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 932 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 354th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.1%; pacific students 72%; international students 0%.
There are 24 schools in Manurewa; Finlayson Park School ranks 18th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)519
- Roll size (10%)932
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Finlayson Park School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 519
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 932
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 72%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Finlayson Park School has changed over time.
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Schools near Finlayson Park School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon · State teen parent unit
· 490 m away
Waimahia Intermediate School
Clendon Park · State intermediate · Years 7–8
240 students · 688 m away
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students · 851 m away
Roscommon School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
553 students · 939 m away
Te Matauranga
Clendon Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students · 1.1 km away
Te Haikura a Kiwa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,856 students · 1.3 km away
Leabank School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
395 students · 1.3 km away
South Auckland Middle School
Manurewa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
176 students · 1.4 km away
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students · 1.5 km away
Clendon Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
751 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students
Leabank School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
395 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Finlayson Park School a good school?
Finlayson Park School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #354 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Finlayson Park School rank in Auckland?
Finlayson Park School ranks #354 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1336 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Finlayson Park School?
Finlayson Park School had 932 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Finlayson Park School a primary school or a secondary school?
Finlayson Park School is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Finlayson Park School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Finlayson Park School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.