Manurewa West School vs Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 25 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
Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
| Measure | Manurewa West School Manurewa, Auckland | Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland) Glen Eden, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 390 | #341 of 390 |
| National rank | #1232 of 1,559 | #1274 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 454 | 329 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 495 |
| Total roll | 454 | 329 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.9% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.1% | 28% |
| Pacific students | 58.4% | 57.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Glen Eden |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.manurewawest.school.nz | www.prospect.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Manurewa West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.2 vs 32.2).
- •Manurewa West School does better on roll size (454 vs 329).
- •Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5% vs -11.9%).
- •Manurewa West School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 329.
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 Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manurewa West School ranks higher (34.2 vs 32.2 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 Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Glen Eden in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manurewa West School: 495. Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland): 495. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manurewa West School and Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Manurewa West School is 333rd of 390 and Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland) is 341st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).