Manurewa High School vs Wiri Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manurewa High School
Manurewa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,369 students
Wiri Central School
Manukau City ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
359 students
| Measure | Manurewa High School Manurewa, Auckland | Wiri Central School Manukau City, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 101 | #380 of 390 |
| National rank | #252 of 486 | #1457 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 2,369 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 528 |
| Total roll | 2,369 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.2% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 63.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.1% | 40.9% |
| Pacific students | 65.7% | 64.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manukau City |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.manurewa.school.nz | www.wiricentral.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขManurewa High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.7 vs 23.1).
- โขManurewa High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 528).
- โขManurewa High School does better on roll size (2,369 vs 359).
- โขManurewa High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -5.1%).
- โขManurewa High School is the larger school with 2,369 students compared with 359.
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 Wiri Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 23.1 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 Wiri Central School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manukau City in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa High School: 508. Wiri Central School: 528. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa High School and Wiri Central School rank in Auckland?
Manurewa High School is 76th of 101 and Wiri Central School is 380th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).