Al-Madinah School vs Iqra School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Madinah School
Mangere ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
551 students
Iqra School
New Lynn ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
268 students
| Measure | Al-Madinah School Mangere, Auckland | Iqra School New Lynn, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #26 of 101 | #35 of 101 |
| National rank | #43 of 486 | #69 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 551 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 409 |
| Total roll | 551 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 87.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 0.5% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | New Lynn |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.al-madinah.school.nz/ | www.iqra.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAl-Madinah School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.2 vs 76.5).
- โขIqra School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 413).
- โขAl-Madinah School does better on roll size (551 vs 268).
- โขIqra School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs 6%).
- โขAl-Madinah School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 268.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Madinah School better than Iqra School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Al-Madinah School ranks higher (80.2 vs 76.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Madinah School and Iqra School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mangere and New Lynn in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Al-Madinah School: 413. Iqra School: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Al-Madinah School and Iqra School rank in Auckland?
Al-Madinah School is 26th of 101 and Iqra School is 35th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).