Favona School vs Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
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.
Favona School
Favona · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students
| Measure | Favona School Favona, Auckland | Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 390 | #57 of 101 |
| National rank | #1276 of 1,559 | #174 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 294 | 332 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 499 |
| Total roll | 294 | 332 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.1% | 14.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 100% |
| Māori students | 19.4% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 84.7% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Favona | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.favona.school.nz | www.ngatapuwae.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 32.0).
- •Favona School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 499).
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae does better on roll size (332 vs 294).
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs -25.1%).
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae is the larger school with 332 students compared with 294.
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 Favona School better than Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae ranks higher (59.6 vs 32.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Favona School and Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Favona and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Favona School: 494. Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Favona School and Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae rank in Auckland?
Favona School is 343rd of 390 and Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae is 57th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).