Destiny School vs Homai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Homai School
Manurewa Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
409 students
| Measure | Destiny School Wiri, Auckland | Homai School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #292 of 390 |
| National rank | β | #1070 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β13 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 12 | 409 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 505 |
| Total roll | 12 | 409 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.4% | 1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 91.7% | 33.7% |
| Pacific students | 50% | 59.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wiri | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.destinyschool.org/ | www.homai.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Homai School does better on roll size (409 vs 12).
- β’Homai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.3% vs -48.4%).
- β’Homai School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 12.
- β’Destiny School is a private school while Homai 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 Homai 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 Homai School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wiri and Manurewa in Auckland.
How do Destiny School and Homai School rank in Auckland?
Destiny School is unranked and Homai School is 292nd of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).