Leabank School vs Te Haikura a Kiwa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 101 m 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
Te Haikura a Kiwa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,856 students
| Measure | Leabank School Manurewa, Auckland | Te Haikura a Kiwa Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 390 | #90 of 101 |
| National rank | #1409 of 1,559 | #360 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 395 | 1,856 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 519 | 529 |
| Total roll | 395 | 1,856 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 37% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 68.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 49.7% |
| Māori students | 33.2% | 36.6% |
| Pacific students | 65.6% | 60.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | leabank.school.nz/ | www.jchs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.5 vs 26.4).
- •Leabank School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 529).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa does better on roll size (1,856 vs 395).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa does better on roll growth (5 years) (37% vs -7.9%).
- •Te Haikura a Kiwa is the larger school with 1,856 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 Te Haikura a Kiwa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Haikura a Kiwa ranks higher (32.5 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 Te Haikura a Kiwa?
About 101 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Leabank School: 519. Te Haikura a Kiwa: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Leabank School and Te Haikura a Kiwa rank in Auckland?
Leabank School is 369th of 390 and Te Haikura a Kiwa is 90th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).