Homai School vs Manurewa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 224 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homai School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Manurewa High School
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,369 students
| Measure | Homai School Manurewa, Auckland | Manurewa High School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 390 | #76 of 101 |
| National rank | #1070 of 1,559 | #252 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 409 | 2,369 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 508 |
| Total roll | 409 | 2,369 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63.4% |
| Māori students | 33.7% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 59.9% | 65.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.homai.school.nz | www.manurewa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Manurewa High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.7 vs 41.6).
- •Homai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 508).
- •Manurewa High School does better on roll size (2,369 vs 409).
- •Manurewa High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs 1.3%).
- •Manurewa High School is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 409.
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 Homai School better than Manurewa High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 41.6 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 Homai School and Manurewa High School?
About 224 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Homai School: 505. Manurewa High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Homai School and Manurewa High School rank in Auckland?
Homai School is 292nd of 390 and Manurewa High School is 76th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).