Finlayson Park School vs Rowandale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 851 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
932 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
| Measure | Finlayson Park School Manurewa, Auckland | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 390 | #304 of 390 |
| National rank | #1336 of 1,559 | #1127 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 932 | 580 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 520 |
| Total roll | 932 | 580 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.6% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.1% | 38.3% |
| Pacific students | 72% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.finlaysonpark.school.nz | www.rowandale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rowandale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.3 vs 29.4).
- •Finlayson Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 520).
- •Finlayson Park School does better on roll size (932 vs 580).
- •Rowandale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -7.6%).
- •Finlayson Park School is the larger school with 932 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 Finlayson Park School better than Rowandale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rowandale School ranks higher (39.3 vs 29.4 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 Finlayson Park School and Rowandale School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Finlayson Park School: 519. Rowandale School: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Finlayson Park School and Rowandale School rank in Auckland?
Finlayson Park School is 354th of 390 and Rowandale School is 304th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).