Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ vs Destiny 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.
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Manurewa Β· State special school
75 students
Destiny School
Wiri Β· Private composite Β· Years 1β13
12 students
| Measure | Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ Manurewa, Auckland | Destiny School Wiri, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | β Not rated |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Special School | Composite |
| Year range | β | Years 1β13 |
| Students | 75 | 12 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | β |
| Total roll | 75 | 12 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 52.2% | -48.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 28% | 91.7% |
| Pacific students | 37.3% | 50% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Wiri |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.blennz.school.nz | www.destinyschool.org/ |
The verdict
- β’Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ does better on roll size (75 vs 12).
- β’Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -48.4%).
- β’Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is the larger school with 75 students compared with 12.
- β’Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is a state school while Destiny School is a private 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 Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ better than Destiny 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 Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ and Destiny School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Wiri in Auckland.
How do Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ and Destiny School rank in Auckland?
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is unranked and Destiny School is unranked among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).