Mangere Central School vs Te Matauranga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 9.2 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
Te Matauranga
Clendon Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
311 students
| Measure | Mangere Central School Mangere, Auckland | Te Matauranga Clendon Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 390 | #355 of 390 |
| National rank | #1275 of 1,559 | #1338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 489 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 503 |
| Total roll | 489 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | -18.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.2% | 28% |
| Pacific students | 73.4% | 68.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Clendon Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mangerecentral.school.nz | www.tematauranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mangere Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.1 vs 29.4).
- •Mangere Central School does better on roll size (489 vs 311).
- •Mangere Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2% vs -18.6%).
- •Mangere Central School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 311.
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 Te Matauranga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangere Central School ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.4 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 Mangere Central School and Te Matauranga?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Mangere and Clendon Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangere Central School: 503. Te Matauranga: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangere Central School and Te Matauranga rank in Auckland?
Mangere Central School is 342nd of 390 and Te Matauranga is 355th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).