Leabank School vs Manurewa Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leabank School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
395 students
Manurewa Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
937 students
| Measure | Leabank School Manurewa, Auckland | Manurewa Intermediate Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 390 | #296 of 390 |
| National rank | #1409 of 1,559 | #1093 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 395 | 937 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 518 |
| Total roll | 395 | 937 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.2% | 36.8% |
| Pacific students | 65.6% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | leabank.school.nz/ | manurewaint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Manurewa Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.7 vs 26.4).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 519).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on roll size (937 vs 395).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs -7.9%).
- •Manurewa Intermediate is the larger school with 937 students compared with 395.
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 Leabank School better than Manurewa Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa Intermediate ranks higher (40.7 vs 26.4 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 Leabank School and Manurewa Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Leabank School: 519. Manurewa Intermediate: 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Leabank School and Manurewa Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Leabank School is 369th of 390 and Manurewa Intermediate is 296th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).