Finlayson Park School vs Te Matauranga
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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
Te Matauranga
Clendon Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
| Measure | Finlayson Park School Manurewa, Auckland | Te Matauranga Clendon Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 390 | #355 of 390 |
| National rank | #1336 of 1,559 | #1338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 932 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 503 |
| Total roll | 932 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.6% | -18.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.1% | 28% |
| Pacific students | 72% | 68.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Clendon Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.finlaysonpark.school.nz | www.tematauranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (29.4 vs 29.4).
- •Te Matauranga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 519).
- •Finlayson Park School does better on roll size (932 vs 311).
- •Finlayson Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.6% vs -18.6%).
- •Finlayson Park School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 311.
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 Te Matauranga?
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 Te Matauranga?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Clendon Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Finlayson Park School: 519. Te Matauranga: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Finlayson Park School and Te Matauranga rank in Auckland?
Finlayson Park School is 354th of 390 and Te Matauranga is 355th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).