Māngere East School vs Southern Cross Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 746 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students
| Measure | Māngere East School Mangere East, Auckland | Southern Cross Campus Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 390 | #74 of 101 |
| National rank | #1270 of 1,559 | #244 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 571 | 1,671 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 515 |
| Total roll | 571 | 1,671 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | 12.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 72.3% |
| Māori students | 21.9% | 13.3% |
| Pacific students | 79.9% | 84.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.meps.school.nz | www.southerncross.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Campus scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 32.3).
- •Māngere East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 515).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll size (1,671 vs 571).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -2.1%).
- •Southern Cross Campus is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 571.
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 Māngere East School better than Southern Cross Campus?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southern Cross Campus ranks higher (48.8 vs 32.3 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 Māngere East School and Southern Cross Campus?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Mangere East and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Māngere East School: 505. Southern Cross Campus: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Māngere East School and Southern Cross Campus rank in Auckland?
Māngere East School is 339th of 390 and Southern Cross Campus is 74th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).