Alfriston School vs The Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfriston School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
The Gardens School
The Gardens · State full primary · Years 1–8
536 students
| Measure | Alfriston School Manurewa, Auckland | The Gardens School The Gardens, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #160 of 390 | #155 of 390 |
| National rank | #318 of 1,559 | #304 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 379 | 536 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 400 |
| Total roll | 379 | 536 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.3% | -6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 16.4% | 20.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | The Gardens |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.alfriston.school.nz | www.thegardens.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (73.1 vs 73.8).
- •Alfriston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 400).
- •The Gardens School does better on roll size (536 vs 379).
- •Alfriston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -6.5%).
- •The Gardens School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 379.
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 School better than The Gardens School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alfriston School and The Gardens School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and The Gardens in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alfriston School: 396. The Gardens School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alfriston School and The Gardens School rank in Auckland?
Alfriston School is 160th of 390 and The Gardens School is 155th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).