Rowandale School vs Te Matauranga
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 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
Te Matauranga
Clendon Park ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
311 students
| Measure | Rowandale School Manurewa, Auckland | Te Matauranga Clendon Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 390 | #355 of 390 |
| National rank | #1127 of 1,559 | #1338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 580 | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 503 |
| Total roll | 580 | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | -18.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 38.3% | 28% |
| Pacific students | 70.7% | 68.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Manurewa | Clendon Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rowandale.school.nz | www.tematauranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRowandale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.3 vs 29.4).
- โขTe Matauranga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 520).
- โขRowandale School does better on roll size (580 vs 311).
- โขRowandale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -18.6%).
- โขRowandale School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 311.
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 Te Matauranga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rowandale School ranks higher (39.3 vs 29.4 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 Te Matauranga?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manurewa and Clendon Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rowandale School: 520. Te Matauranga: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rowandale School and Te Matauranga rank in Auckland?
Rowandale School is 304th of 390 and Te Matauranga is 355th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).