Hillpark School vs Manurewa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillpark School
Manurewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
504 students
Manurewa High School
Manurewa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,369 students
| Measure | Hillpark School Manurewa, Auckland | Manurewa High School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 390 | #76 of 101 |
| National rank | #500 of 1,559 | #252 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 504 | 2,369 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 508 |
| Total roll | 504 | 2,369 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.5% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 79.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 63.4% |
| Mฤori students | 19% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 30.6% | 65.7% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hillpark.school.nz | www.manurewa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHillpark School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.9 vs 47.7).
- โขHillpark School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 508).
- โขManurewa High School does better on roll size (2,369 vs 504).
- โขManurewa High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -2.5%).
- โขManurewa High School is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 504.
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 Hillpark School better than Manurewa High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillpark School ranks higher (64.9 vs 47.7 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 Hillpark School and Manurewa High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillpark School: 425. Manurewa High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillpark School and Manurewa High School rank in Auckland?
Hillpark School is 202nd of 390 and Manurewa High School is 76th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).