Homai School vs Manurewa Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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 Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
937 students
| Measure | Homai School Manurewa, Auckland | Manurewa Intermediate Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 390 | #296 of 390 |
| National rank | #1070 of 1,559 | #1093 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 409 | 937 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 518 |
| Total roll | 409 | 937 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.7% | 36.8% |
| Pacific students | 59.9% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.homai.school.nz | manurewaint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (41.6 vs 40.7).
- •Homai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 518).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on roll size (937 vs 409).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 1.3%).
- •Manurewa Intermediate is the larger school with 937 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 Intermediate?
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 Homai School and Manurewa Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Homai School: 505. Manurewa Intermediate: 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Homai School and Manurewa Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Homai School is 292nd of 390 and Manurewa Intermediate is 296th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).