Rowandale School vs Taonga Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowandale School
Manurewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
580 students
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland | Taonga Education Centre Clendon, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #304 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #1127 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 580 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 569 |
| Total roll | 580 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 38.3% | โ |
| Pacific students | 70.7% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Clendon |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rowandale.school.nz | www.jchs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRowandale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (520 vs 569).
- โขTaonga Education Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs 1.2%).
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 Taonga Education Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rowandale School and Taonga Education Centre?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Clendon in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rowandale School: 520. Taonga Education Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rowandale School and Taonga Education Centre rank in Auckland?
Rowandale School is 304th of 390 and Taonga Education Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).