Clayton Park School vs Manukau Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
332 students
Manukau Christian School
Manurewa Β· Private composite Β· Years 1β13
311 students
| Measure | Clayton Park School Manurewa, Auckland | Manukau Christian School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #363 of 390 | β |
| National rank | #1369 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β13 |
| Students | 332 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | β |
| Total roll | 332 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | 21.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 100% |
| MΔori students | 38% | 3.9% |
| Pacific students | 55.4% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.claytonpark.school.nz | www.manukauchristian.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Clayton Park School does better on roll size (332 vs 311).
- β’Manukau Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.9% vs -5.5%).
- β’Clayton Park School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 311.
- β’Clayton Park School is a state school while Manukau Christian 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 Clayton Park School better than Manukau Christian 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 Clayton Park School and Manukau Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
How do Clayton Park School and Manukau Christian School rank in Auckland?
Clayton Park School is 363rd of 390 and Manukau Christian School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).