Clendon Park School vs Rowandale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 859 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clendon Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
751 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
| Measure | Clendon Park School Manurewa, Auckland | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #311 of 390 | #304 of 390 |
| National rank | #1141 of 1,559 | #1127 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 751 | 580 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 520 |
| Total roll | 751 | 580 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.9% | 38.3% |
| Pacific students | 59.3% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.clendonpark.school.nz | www.rowandale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (38.4 vs 39.3).
- •Rowandale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (520 vs 525).
- •Clendon Park School does better on roll size (751 vs 580).
- •Clendon Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs 1.2%).
- •Clendon Park School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 580.
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 Clendon Park School better than Rowandale 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 Clendon Park School and Rowandale School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clendon Park School: 525. Rowandale School: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clendon Park School and Rowandale School rank in Auckland?
Clendon Park School is 311th of 390 and Rowandale School is 304th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).