Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ vs St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Manurewa ยท State special school
75 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
511 students
| Measure | Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ Manurewa, Auckland | St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #248 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #840 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 75 | 511 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 453 |
| Total roll | 75 | 511 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 52.2% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28% | 8.4% |
| Pacific students | 37.3% | 61.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.blennz.school.nz | www.stanne.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 480).
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on roll size (511 vs 75).
- โขBlind and Low Vision Education Network NZ does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -4.8%).
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is the larger school with 511 students compared with 75.
- โขBlind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is a state school while St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขBlind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is co-educational and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is girls.
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 St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
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 St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ: 480. St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) rank in Auckland?
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ is unranked and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is 248th of 390 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).