Manurewa High School vs Te Wharekura o Manurewa
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manurewa High School
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,369 students
Te Wharekura o Manurewa
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
71 students
| Measure | Manurewa High School Manurewa, Auckland | Te Wharekura o Manurewa Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 101 | #87 of 101 |
| National rank | #252 of 486 | #351 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,369 | 71 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 547 |
| Total roll | 2,369 | 71 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.2% | 185.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.5% | 93.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Māori students | 28.1% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 65.7% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.manurewa.school.nz | www.tewharekuraomanurewa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Manurewa High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.7 vs 34.1).
- •Manurewa High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 547).
- •Manurewa High School does better on roll size (2,369 vs 71).
- •Te Wharekura o Manurewa does better on roll growth (5 years) (185.2% vs 10.2%).
- •Te Wharekura o Manurewa does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (93.3% vs 79.5%).
- •Manurewa High School is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 71.
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 High School better than Te Wharekura o Manurewa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 34.1 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 Manurewa High School and Te Wharekura o Manurewa?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa High School: 508. Te Wharekura o Manurewa: 547. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa High School and Te Wharekura o Manurewa rank in Auckland?
Manurewa High School is 76th of 101 and Te Wharekura o Manurewa is 87th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).