Ambury Park Centre vs Mangere College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Mangere College
Mangere ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
756 students
| Measure | Ambury Park Centre Mangere Bridge, Auckland | Mangere College Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #94 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #370 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 3 | 756 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 521 |
| Total roll | 3 | 756 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -50% | 14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | 66.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.7% | 42.5% |
| Mฤori students | 33.3% | 20.4% |
| Pacific students | 66.7% | 84.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere Bridge | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.amburyparkcentre.org.nz | www.mangere.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMangere College does better on roll size (756 vs 3).
- โขMangere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs -50%).
- โขAmbury Park Centre does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (85.3% vs 66.7%).
- โขMangere College is the larger school with 756 students compared with 3.
- โขAmbury Park Centre is a private school while Mangere College 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 Mangere College?
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 Mangere College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mangere Bridge and Mangere in Auckland.
How do Ambury Park Centre and Mangere College rank in Auckland?
Ambury Park Centre is unranked and Mangere College is 94th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).