Rowandale School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Manurewa, Auckland 2102 · Manurewa Local Board Area
#304 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1127 of 1,559 nationally
About Rowandale School
Rowandale School is a state contributing 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 580 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 304th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 38.3%; pacific students 70.7%; international students 0%.
There are 24 schools in Manurewa; Rowandale School ranks 11th 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%)520
- Roll size (10%)580
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.2%
- 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 Rowandale School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 520
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 580
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 38.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 70.7%
- 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 Rowandale School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rowandale School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students · 760 m away
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
932 students · 851 m away
Clendon Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
751 students · 859 m away
Manurewa Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
937 students · 947 m away
Manurewa West School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students · 1.0 km away
Roscommon School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
553 students · 1.1 km away
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Manurewa · State special school
75 students · 1.1 km away
Te Wharekura o Manurewa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
71 students · 1.2 km away
TKKM o Manurewa
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 1.2 km away
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon · State teen parent unit
· 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Mayfield School (Auckland)
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
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
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
932 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rowandale School a good school?
Rowandale School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #304 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 Rowandale School rank in Auckland?
Rowandale School ranks #304 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1127 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rowandale School?
Rowandale School had 580 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Rowandale School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rowandale School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rowandale School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rowandale School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.