Southern Cross Campus vs Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 202 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Campus
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
1,671 students
Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students
| Measure | Southern Cross Campus Mangere, Auckland | Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 101 | #57 of 101 |
| National rank | #244 of 486 | #174 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,671 | 332 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 499 |
| Total roll | 1,671 | 332 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | 14.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.1% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.3% | 100% |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 84.8% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangere | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.southerncross.school.nz/ | www.ngatapuwae.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 48.8).
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 515).
- •Southern Cross Campus does better on roll size (1,671 vs 332).
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs 12.9%).
- •Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 83.1%).
- •Southern Cross Campus is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 332.
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 Southern Cross Campus better than Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae ranks higher (59.6 vs 48.8 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 Southern Cross Campus and Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae?
About 202 m in a straight line, between Mangere and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southern Cross Campus: 515. Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southern Cross Campus and Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae rank in Auckland?
Southern Cross Campus is 74th of 101 and Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae is 57th of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).