Redoubt North School vs Wiri Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redoubt North School
Manukau Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
491 students
Wiri Central School
Manukau City · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students
| Measure | Redoubt North School Manukau Central, Auckland | Wiri Central School Manukau City, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 390 | #380 of 390 |
| National rank | #1064 of 1,559 | #1457 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 491 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 528 |
| Total roll | 491 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 40.9% |
| Pacific students | 59.3% | 64.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manukau Central | Manukau City |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.redoubt.school.nz | www.wiricentral.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Redoubt North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 23.1).
- •Redoubt North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 528).
- •Redoubt North School does better on roll size (491 vs 359).
- •Wiri Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.1% vs -16%).
- •Redoubt North School is the larger school with 491 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 Redoubt North School better than Wiri Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redoubt North School ranks higher (41.7 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 Redoubt North School and Wiri Central School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manukau Central and Manukau City in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redoubt North School: 475. Wiri Central School: 528. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redoubt North School and Wiri Central School rank in Auckland?
Redoubt North School is 290th of 390 and Wiri Central School is 380th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).