Chapel Downs School vs Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Downs School
Flat Bush ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
805 students
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Chapel Downs School Flat Bush, Auckland | Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit Otara South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #241 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #812 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 805 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 569 |
| Total roll | 805 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | -10% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.5% | โ |
| Pacific students | 56.3% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Flat Bush | Otara South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chapeldowns.school.nz | www.tangaroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขChapel Downs School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 569).
- โขChapel Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs -10%).
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 Chapel Downs School better than Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit?
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 Chapel Downs School and Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Flat Bush and Otara South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chapel Downs School: 479. Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chapel Downs School and Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit rank in Auckland?
Chapel Downs School is 241st of 390 and Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).