Māngere East School vs Sutton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 866 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
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students
| Measure | Māngere East School Mangere East, Auckland | Sutton Park School Mangere East, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 390 | #324 of 390 |
| National rank | #1270 of 1,559 | #1196 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 571 | 552 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 494 |
| Total roll | 571 | 552 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.9% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 79.9% | 91.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere East | Mangere East |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.meps.school.nz | www.suttonpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Sutton Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.6 vs 32.3).
- •Sutton Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 505).
- •Māngere East School does better on roll size (571 vs 552).
- •Māngere East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -2.7%).
- •Māngere East School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 552.
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 Sutton Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sutton Park School ranks higher (35.6 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 Sutton Park School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Mangere East and Mangere East in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Māngere East School: 505. Sutton Park School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Māngere East School and Sutton Park School rank in Auckland?
Māngere East School is 339th of 390 and Sutton Park School is 324th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).