Manurewa West School vs Rowandale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manurewa West School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
| Measure | Manurewa West School Manurewa, Auckland | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 390 | #304 of 390 |
| National rank | #1232 of 1,559 | #1127 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 454 | 580 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 520 |
| Total roll | 454 | 580 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.9% | 1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.1% | 38.3% |
| Pacific students | 58.4% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.manurewawest.school.nz | www.rowandale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rowandale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.3 vs 34.2).
- •Manurewa West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (495 vs 520).
- •Rowandale School does better on roll size (580 vs 454).
- •Rowandale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -11.9%).
- •Rowandale School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 454.
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 West School better than Rowandale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rowandale School ranks higher (39.3 vs 34.2 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 West School and Rowandale School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa West School: 495. Rowandale School: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa West School and Rowandale School rank in Auckland?
Manurewa West School is 333rd of 390 and Rowandale School is 304th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).