Koru School vs Sir Keith Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 342 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koru School
Mangere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
473 students
Sir Keith Park School
Mangere ยท State special school
188 students
| Measure | Koru School Mangere, Auckland | Sir Keith Park School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #345 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #1285 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 473 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 500 |
| Total roll | 473 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | 4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.1% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 81.6% | 79.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.koru.school.nz | www.skp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSir Keith Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 504).
- โขKoru School does better on roll size (473 vs 188).
- โขSir Keith Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -15.7%).
- โขKoru School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 188.
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 Koru School better than Sir Keith Park 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 Koru School and Sir Keith Park School?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Koru School: 504. Sir Keith Park School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koru School and Sir Keith Park School rank in Auckland?
Koru School is 345th of 390 and Sir Keith Park School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).