Clayton Park School vs South Auckland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
South Auckland Middle School
Manurewa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
176 students
| Measure | Clayton Park School Manurewa, Auckland | South Auckland Middle School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 390 | #301 of 390 |
| National rank | #1369 of 1,559 | #1115 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–10 |
| Students | 332 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 488 |
| Total roll | 332 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 55.4% | 58.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.claytonpark.school.nz | www.southauckland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •South Auckland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.7 vs 27.9).
- •South Auckland Middle School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 509).
- •Clayton Park School does better on roll size (332 vs 176).
- •South Auckland Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -5.5%).
- •Clayton Park School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 176.
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 South Auckland Middle School?
On the Success Index (NZ), South Auckland Middle School ranks higher (39.7 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 South Auckland Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clayton Park School: 509. South Auckland Middle School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clayton Park School and South Auckland Middle School rank in Auckland?
Clayton Park School is 363rd of 390 and South Auckland Middle School is 301st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).