Manurewa West School vs St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 540 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manurewa West School
Manurewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
454 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
511 students
| Measure | Manurewa West School Manurewa, Auckland | St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 390 | #248 of 390 |
| National rank | #1232 of 1,559 | #840 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 454 | 511 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 453 |
| Total roll | 454 | 511 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.9% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.1% | 8.4% |
| Pacific students | 58.4% | 61.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.manurewawest.school.nz | www.stanne.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.3 vs 34.2).
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 495).
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on roll size (511 vs 454).
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -11.9%).
- โขSt Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is the larger school with 511 students compared with 454.
- โขManurewa West School is a state school while St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขManurewa West School is co-educational and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is girls.
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 St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) ranks higher (51.3 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 St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa West School: 495. St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa West School and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) rank in Auckland?
Manurewa West School is 333rd of 390 and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is 248th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).