Manuka Primary School vs Wairau Valley Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuka Primary School
Glenfield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
244 students
Wairau Valley Special School
Glenfield ยท State special school
302 students
| Measure | Manuka Primary School Glenfield, Auckland | Wairau Valley Special School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #194 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #460 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 244 | 302 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 434 |
| Total roll | 244 | 302 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.5% | 41.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.3% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.manuka.school.nz/ | www.wvss.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขManuka Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 434).
- โขWairau Valley Special School does better on roll size (302 vs 244).
- โขWairau Valley Special School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.1% vs -8.5%).
- โขWairau Valley Special School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 244.
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 Manuka Primary School better than Wairau Valley Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manuka Primary School and Wairau Valley Special School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manuka Primary School: 411. Wairau Valley Special School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manuka Primary School and Wairau Valley Special School rank in Auckland?
Manuka Primary School is 194th of 390 and Wairau Valley Special School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).