Clayton Park School vs Conifer Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Park School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
Conifer Grove School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
| Measure | Clayton Park School Manurewa, Auckland | Conifer Grove School Takanini, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #363 of 390 | #154 of 390 |
| National rank | #1369 of 1,559 | #301 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 332 | 580 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 431 |
| Total roll | 332 | 580 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38% | 17.6% |
| Pacific students | 55.4% | 22.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Takanini |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.claytonpark.school.nz | www.conifergrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Conifer Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.9 vs 27.9).
- •Conifer Grove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 509).
- •Conifer Grove School does better on roll size (580 vs 332).
- •Conifer Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -5.5%).
- •Conifer Grove School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 332.
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 Clayton Park School better than Conifer Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Conifer Grove School ranks higher (73.9 vs 27.9 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 Clayton Park School and Conifer Grove School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Takanini in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clayton Park School: 509. Conifer Grove School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clayton Park School and Conifer Grove School rank in Auckland?
Clayton Park School is 363rd of 390 and Conifer Grove School is 154th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).