Finlayson Park School vs Taonga Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 490 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finlayson Park School
Manurewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
932 students
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Finlayson Park School Manurewa, Auckland | Taonga Education Centre Clendon, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #354 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #1336 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 932 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 569 |
| Total roll | 932 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.6% | 6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 32.1% | โ |
| Pacific students | 72% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Clendon |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.finlaysonpark.school.nz | www.jchs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFinlayson Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 569).
- โขTaonga Education Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs -7.6%).
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 Taonga Education Centre?
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 Finlayson Park School and Taonga Education Centre?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Clendon in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Finlayson Park School: 519. Taonga Education Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Finlayson Park School and Taonga Education Centre rank in Auckland?
Finlayson Park School is 354th of 390 and Taonga Education Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).