Homai School vs St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 984 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
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
| Measure | Homai School Manurewa, Auckland | St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 390 | #248 of 390 |
| National rank | #1070 of 1,559 | #840 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 409 | 511 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 453 |
| Total roll | 409 | 511 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.3% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.7% | 8.4% |
| Pacific students | 59.9% | 61.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.homai.school.nz | www.stanne.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.3 vs 41.6).
- •St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 505).
- •St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on roll size (511 vs 409).
- •Homai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.3% vs -4.8%).
- •St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is the larger school with 511 students compared with 409.
- •Homai School is a state school while St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Homai School is co-educational and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is girls.
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 St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) ranks higher (51.3 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 St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Homai School: 505. St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Homai School and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) rank in Auckland?
Homai School is 292nd of 390 and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is 248th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).