South Auckland Middle School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Manurewa, Auckland 1546 · Manurewa Local Board Area
#301 of 390 restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Auckland
#1115 of 1,559 nationally
About South Auckland Middle School
South Auckland Middle School is a state restricted composite (year 7-10) school located in Manurewa, in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–10. In 2026 it enrolled 176 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand and 301st of 390 ranked restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 58.5%; international students 0%.
There are 24 schools in Manurewa; South Auckland Middle School ranks 10th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against restricted composite (year 7-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)488
- Roll size (10%)176
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.5%
- 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 South Auckland Middle School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 488
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 176
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 58.5%
- 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 South Auckland Middle School has changed over time.
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Schools near South Auckland Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Haikura a Kiwa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,856 students · 624 m away
Leabank School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
395 students · 724 m away
Clayton Park School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students · 1.2 km away
Reremoana School
Wattle Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
418 students · 1.3 km away
Manurewa South School
Manukau Central · State contributing · Years 1–6
406 students · 1.4 km away
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
932 students · 1.4 km away
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon · State teen parent unit
· 1.5 km away
Waimahia Intermediate School
Clendon Park · State intermediate · Years 7–8
240 students · 1.7 km away
Weymouth School
Weymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students · 1.7 km away
Manurewa West School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bailey Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
319 students
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students
Pomaria Road School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
447 students
Lincoln Heights School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
576 students
Pakiri School
Pakiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Greenmeadows Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Auckland Middle School a good school?
South Auckland Middle School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #301 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 South Auckland Middle School rank in Auckland?
South Auckland Middle School ranks #301 of 390 restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Auckland and #1115 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South Auckland Middle School?
South Auckland Middle School had 176 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is South Auckland Middle School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Auckland Middle School is classified as a restricted composite (year 7-10) school covering Years 7–10. It is a state school.
What other schools are near South Auckland Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Auckland Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.