Destiny School vs Manurewa High 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
Manurewa High School
Manurewa Β· State secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
2,369 students
| Measure | Destiny School Wiri, Auckland | Manurewa High School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #76 of 101 |
| National rank | β | #252 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1β13 | Years 9β13 |
| Students | 12 | 2,369 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 508 |
| Total roll | 12 | 2,369 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.4% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 79.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 63.4% |
| MΔori students | 91.7% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 50% | 65.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wiri | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.destinyschool.org/ | www.manurewa.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Manurewa High School does better on roll size (2,369 vs 12).
- β’Manurewa High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -48.4%).
- β’Manurewa High School is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 12.
- β’Destiny School is a private school while Manurewa High 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 Manurewa High 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 Manurewa High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wiri and Manurewa in Auckland.
How do Destiny School and Manurewa High School rank in Auckland?
Destiny School is unranked and Manurewa High School is 76th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).