Manurewa Intermediate vs Rowandale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 947 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manurewa Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
937 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
| Measure | Manurewa Intermediate Manurewa, Auckland | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 390 | #304 of 390 |
| National rank | #1093 of 1,559 | #1127 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 937 | 580 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 520 |
| Total roll | 937 | 580 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.8% | 38.3% |
| Pacific students | 60.3% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | manurewaint.school.nz/ | www.rowandale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Manurewa Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.7 vs 39.3).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 520).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on roll size (937 vs 580).
- •Manurewa Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 1.2%).
- •Manurewa Intermediate is the larger school with 937 students compared with 580.
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 Intermediate better than Rowandale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa Intermediate ranks higher (40.7 vs 39.3 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 Manurewa Intermediate and Rowandale School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa Intermediate: 518. Rowandale School: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa Intermediate and Rowandale School rank in Auckland?
Manurewa Intermediate is 296th of 390 and Rowandale School is 304th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).