Ambury Park Centre vs Maangere Bridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambury Park Centre
Mangere Bridge ยท Private secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
3 students
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
337 students
| Measure | Ambury Park Centre Mangere Bridge, Auckland | Maangere Bridge School Mangere Bridge, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #287 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #1033 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 3 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 466 |
| Total roll | 3 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -50% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.3% | 36.8% |
| Pacific students | 66.7% | 62.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere Bridge | Mangere Bridge |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.amburyparkcentre.org.nz | www.mangerebridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMaangere Bridge School does better on roll size (337 vs 3).
- โขMaangere Bridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -50%).
- โขMaangere Bridge School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 3.
- โขAmbury Park Centre is a private school while Maangere Bridge School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ambury Park Centre better than Maangere Bridge 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 Ambury Park Centre and Maangere Bridge School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mangere Bridge and Mangere Bridge in Auckland.
How do Ambury Park Centre and Maangere Bridge School rank in Auckland?
Ambury Park Centre is unranked and Maangere Bridge School is 287th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).