Mangere Central School vs Nga Iwi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangere Central School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students
Nga Iwi School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
| Measure | Mangere Central School Mangere, Auckland | Nga Iwi School Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 390 | #373 of 390 |
| National rank | #1275 of 1,559 | #1419 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 489 | 355 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 518 |
| Total roll | 489 | 355 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | -8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.2% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 73.4% | 76.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mangerecentral.school.nz | www.ngaiwi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mangere Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.1 vs 25.9).
- •Mangere Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 518).
- •Mangere Central School does better on roll size (489 vs 355).
- •Mangere Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2% vs -8.1%).
- •Mangere Central School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 355.
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 Mangere Central School better than Nga Iwi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangere Central School ranks higher (32.1 vs 25.9 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 Mangere Central School and Nga Iwi School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangere Central School: 503. Nga Iwi School: 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangere Central School and Nga Iwi School rank in Auckland?
Mangere Central School is 342nd of 390 and Nga Iwi School is 373rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).