Kelston Girls' College vs Manurewa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 23 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelston Girls' College
New Lynn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
584 students
Manurewa High School
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,369 students
| Measure | Kelston Girls' College New Lynn, Auckland | Manurewa High School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 101 | #76 of 101 |
| National rank | #260 of 486 | #252 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 584 | 2,369 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 508 |
| Total roll | 584 | 2,369 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.2% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82% | 79.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.2% | 63.4% |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 58.7% | 65.7% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kelstongirls.school.nz | www.manurewa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (46.8 vs 47.7).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 508).
- •Manurewa High School does better on roll size (2,369 vs 584).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs 10.2%).
- •Kelston Girls' College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (82% vs 79.5%).
- •Manurewa High School is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 584.
- •Kelston Girls' College is girls and Manurewa High School is co-educational.
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 Kelston Girls' College better than Manurewa High School?
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 Kelston Girls' College and Manurewa High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelston Girls' College: 507. Manurewa High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelston Girls' College and Manurewa High School rank in Auckland?
Kelston Girls' College is 78th of 101 and Manurewa High School is 76th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).