Mangere Central School vs Viscount School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 744 m 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
Viscount School
Mangere Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
462 students
| Measure | Mangere Central School Mangere, Auckland | Viscount School Mangere Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 390 | #362 of 390 |
| National rank | #1275 of 1,559 | #1368 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 489 | 462 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 516 |
| Total roll | 489 | 462 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 73.4% | 89.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mangerecentral.school.nz | www.viscount.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mangere Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.1 vs 28.1).
- •Mangere Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 516).
- •Mangere Central School does better on roll size (489 vs 462).
- •Mangere Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2% vs -15.4%).
- •Mangere Central School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 462.
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 Viscount School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangere Central School ranks higher (32.1 vs 28.1 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 Viscount School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangere Central School: 503. Viscount School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangere Central School and Viscount School rank in Auckland?
Mangere Central School is 342nd of 390 and Viscount School is 362nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).