Taonga Education Centre vs Te Matauranga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 674 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taonga Education Centre
Clendon ยท State teen parent unit
Te Matauranga
Clendon Park ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
311 students
| Measure | Taonga Education Centre Clendon, Auckland | Te Matauranga Clendon Park, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #355 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #1338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 311 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 503 |
| Total roll | โ | 311 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | -18.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 28% |
| Pacific students | โ | 68.8% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clendon | Clendon Park |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.jchs.school.nz | www.tematauranga.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Matauranga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 569).
- โขTaonga Education Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs -18.6%).
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 Taonga Education Centre better than Te Matauranga?
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 Taonga Education Centre and Te Matauranga?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Clendon and Clendon Park in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taonga Education Centre: 569. Te Matauranga: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taonga Education Centre and Te Matauranga rank in Auckland?
Taonga Education Centre is unranked and Te Matauranga is 355th of 390 among teen parent unit schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).