Destiny School vs Everglade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destiny School
Wiri Β· Private composite Β· Years 1β13
12 students
Everglade School
Manukau Central Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
475 students
| Measure | Destiny School Wiri, Auckland | Everglade School Manukau Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | β | #142 of 390 |
| National rank | β | #257 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β13 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 12 | 475 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 424 |
| Total roll | 12 | 475 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.4% | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 91.7% | 15.8% |
| Pacific students | 50% | 28.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wiri | Manukau Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.destinyschool.org/ | www.everglade.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Everglade School does better on roll size (475 vs 12).
- β’Everglade School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -48.4%).
- β’Everglade School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 12.
- β’Destiny School is a private school while Everglade School is a state 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 Destiny School better than Everglade 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 Destiny School and Everglade School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wiri and Manukau Central in Auckland.
How do Destiny School and Everglade School rank in Auckland?
Destiny School is unranked and Everglade School is 142nd of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).