Manurewa Central School vs Randwick Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manurewa Central School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students
Randwick Park School
Randwick Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
718 students
| Measure | Manurewa Central School Manurewa, Auckland | Randwick Park School Randwick Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 390 | #273 of 390 |
| National rank | #701 of 1,559 | #953 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 504 | 718 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 496 |
| Total roll | 504 | 718 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.5% | 2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 31.2% |
| Pacific students | 31.2% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Randwick Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mancent.school.nz | www.randwickpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Manurewa Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 46.9).
- •Manurewa Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 496).
- •Randwick Park School does better on roll size (718 vs 504).
- •Randwick Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.7% vs -8.5%).
- •Randwick Park School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 504.
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 Manurewa Central School better than Randwick Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa Central School ranks higher (56.7 vs 46.9 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 Manurewa Central School and Randwick Park School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Randwick Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa Central School: 442. Randwick Park School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa Central School and Randwick Park School rank in Auckland?
Manurewa Central School is 230th of 390 and Randwick Park School is 273rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).