Kia Aroha Campus vs TKKM o Mangere
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara · State composite · Years 1–13
326 students
TKKM o Mangere
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
292 students
| Measure | Kia Aroha Campus Otara, Auckland | TKKM o Mangere Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | #97 of 101 |
| National rank | #442 of 486 | #438 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 326 | 292 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 544 |
| Total roll | 326 | 292 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 101.6% | 21.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.5% | 52.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30.8% | 52.9% |
| Māori students | 66% | 97.9% |
| Pacific students | 50.6% | 21.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kiaaroha.school.nz/ | www.schoolground.co.nz/mangerekura |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (20.3 vs 20.5).
- •Kia Aroha Campus does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (539 vs 544).
- •Kia Aroha Campus does better on roll size (326 vs 292).
- •Kia Aroha Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (101.6% vs 21.3%).
- •Kia Aroha Campus does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (61.5% vs 52.9%).
- •Kia Aroha Campus is the larger school with 326 students compared with 292.
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 Kia Aroha Campus better than TKKM o Mangere?
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 Kia Aroha Campus and TKKM o Mangere?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Otara and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kia Aroha Campus: 539. TKKM o Mangere: 544. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kia Aroha Campus and TKKM o Mangere rank in Auckland?
Kia Aroha Campus is 99th of 101 and TKKM o Mangere is 97th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).