Alfriston College vs Manurewa East School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfriston College
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,257 students
Manurewa East School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
| Measure | Alfriston College Manurewa, Auckland | Manurewa East School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 101 | #327 of 390 |
| National rank | #270 of 486 | #1213 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,257 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 529 |
| Total roll | 1,257 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.1% | 26.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 55.7% | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 42.6% |
| Pacific students | 40.4% | 65.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.alfristoncollege.school.nz | www.manurewaeast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Alfriston College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.2 vs 34.8).
- •Alfriston College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (496 vs 529).
- •Alfriston College does better on roll size (1,257 vs 408).
- •Manurewa East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.1% vs 15.1%).
- •Alfriston College is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 408.
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 Alfriston College better than Manurewa East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Alfriston College ranks higher (44.2 vs 34.8 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 Alfriston College and Manurewa East School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alfriston College: 496. Manurewa East School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alfriston College and Manurewa East School rank in Auckland?
Alfriston College is 80th of 101 and Manurewa East School is 327th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).