Manawaru School vs Stanley Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
| Measure | Manawaru School Te Aroha, Waikato | Stanley Avenue School Te Aroha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 179 | #91 of 179 |
| National rank | #877 of 1,559 | #933 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 73 | 271 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 477 |
| Total roll | 73 | 271 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 11.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 34.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Te Aroha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.manawaru.school.nz | www.stanleyave.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Manawaru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 47.8).
- •Manawaru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 477).
- •Stanley Avenue School does better on roll size (271 vs 73).
- •Stanley Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.9% vs 0%).
- •Stanley Avenue School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 73.
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 Manawaru School better than Stanley Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manawaru School ranks higher (49.6 vs 47.8 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 Manawaru School and Stanley Avenue School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Te Aroha and Te Aroha in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manawaru School: 447. Stanley Avenue School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manawaru School and Stanley Avenue School rank in Waikato?
Manawaru School is 80th of 179 and Stanley Avenue School is 91st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).