Wiri Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Manukau City, Auckland 2241 · Manurewa Local Board Area
#380 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1457 of 1,559 nationally
About Wiri Central School
Wiri Central School is a state full primary located in Manukau City, in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 359 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 380th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (74th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.9%; pacific students 64.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)528
- Roll size (10%)359
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.1%
- 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 Wiri Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 528
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 359
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 64.9%
- 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 Wiri Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wiri Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Destiny School
Wiri · Private composite · Years 1–13
12 students · 682 m away
Everglade School
Manukau Central · State contributing · Years 1–6
475 students · 963 m away
Manurewa High School
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,369 students · 1.2 km away
Homai School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.4 km away
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students · 1.7 km away
Hillpark School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students · 1.8 km away
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Manurewa · State special school
75 students · 1.9 km away
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students · 2.1 km away
Te Wharekura o Manurewa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
71 students · 2.2 km away
TKKM o Manurewa
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
Mangapikopiko School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Manurewa East School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Ruapotaka School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wiri Central School a good school?
Wiri Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #380 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 Wiri Central School rank in Auckland?
Wiri Central School ranks #380 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1457 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wiri Central School?
Wiri Central School had 359 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Wiri Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wiri Central School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wiri Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wiri Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.