Clayton Park School vs TKKM o Te Kotuku
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 32 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
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
| Measure | Clayton Park School Manurewa, Auckland | TKKM o Te Kotuku Ranui, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 390 | #359 of 390 |
| National rank | #1369 of 1,559 | #1355 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 332 | 136 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 509 |
| Total roll | 332 | 136 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.5% | 0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 55.4% | 18.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Ranui |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.claytonpark.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.9 vs 28.7).
- •Clayton Park School does better on roll size (332 vs 136).
- •TKKM o Te Kotuku does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -5.5%).
- •Clayton Park School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 136.
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 TKKM o Te Kotuku?
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 TKKM o Te Kotuku?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Ranui in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clayton Park School: 509. TKKM o Te Kotuku: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clayton Park School and TKKM o Te Kotuku rank in Auckland?
Clayton Park School is 363rd of 390 and TKKM o Te Kotuku is 359th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).