Schools in Manukau Central
Auckland · Auckland — South
There are 3 schools in and around Manukau Central, Auckland (Auckland — South) — 3 primary. Everglade School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Manukau Central ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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80
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory58ERO review76 - View profile →
73
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory55ERO review60 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory30ERO review73
What the record says about Manukau Central schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Everglade School
Everglade School received a composite score of 76 in its December 2022 ERO review. The review found that learners demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and connection to the school, teachers engage in professional learning that develops their adaptive expertise, and leadership teams build teacher capability to support improvement in teaching and learning.
Full source-linked profile →Manurewa South School
Manurewa South School's 2019 ERO review found the school working towards equitable outcomes, with strong teacher-student relationships and positive whānau engagement. Reading achievement was below expected levels for less than half of students, while mathematics showed a large majority at or above expected levels, with an ongoing disparity for boys in mathematics. The school has introduced culturally responsive practices supporting Māori and other students. Overall composite score: 60.
Full source-linked profile →Redoubt North School
Redoubt North School's 2023 ERO review found ākonga experience a safe and inclusive learning environment underpinned by school values of respect, caring, kindness and humility. The school has strong, experienced leadership and governance with established relationships with parents, whānau and the wider community. The school has a composite score of 73.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Manukau Central schools
What schools are in Manukau Central?
Manukau Central, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): Everglade School, Manurewa South School, Redoubt North School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Manukau Central?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Everglade School ranks highest among Manukau Central schools (80/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Manukau Central?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Manukau Central does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Manukau Central address.
Decile or EQI — how are Manukau Central schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).