Anchorage Park School vs Manurewa Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchorage Park School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students
Manurewa Central School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students
| Measure | Anchorage Park School Pakuranga, Auckland | Manurewa Central School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 390 | #230 of 390 |
| National rank | #834 of 1,559 | #701 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 128 | 504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 442 |
| Total roll | 128 | 504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | -8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.5% | 23.4% |
| Pacific students | 25.8% | 31.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.anchoragepark.school.nz/ | www.mancent.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Manurewa Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 51.7).
- •Manurewa Central School does better on roll size (504 vs 128).
- •Manurewa Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.5% vs -13.3%).
- •Manurewa Central School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 128.
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 Anchorage Park School better than Manurewa Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa Central School ranks higher (56.7 vs 51.7 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 Anchorage Park School and Manurewa Central School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Anchorage Park School: 442. Manurewa Central School: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Anchorage Park School and Manurewa Central School rank in Auckland?
Anchorage Park School is 246th of 390 and Manurewa Central School is 230th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).