Rowandale School vs St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 760 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
| Measure | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland | St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 390 | #248 of 390 |
| National rank | #1127 of 1,559 | #840 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 580 | 511 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 453 |
| Total roll | 580 | 511 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.3% | 8.4% |
| Pacific students | 70.7% | 61.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rowandale.school.nz | www.stanne.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.3 vs 39.3).
- •St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 520).
- •Rowandale School does better on roll size (580 vs 511).
- •Rowandale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -4.8%).
- •Rowandale School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 511.
- •Rowandale School is a state school while St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rowandale 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 Rowandale 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 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 Rowandale School and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Manurewa and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rowandale School: 520. St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rowandale School and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) rank in Auckland?
Rowandale School is 304th of 390 and St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa) is 248th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).