Schools in Manurewa
Auckland · Auckland — South
There are 24 schools in and around Manurewa, Auckland (Auckland — South) — 15 primary, 3 intermediate, 5 secondary. TKKM o Manurewa 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.
24 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Manurewa 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.
- 1TKKM o Manurewa
Manurewa · Full Primary · 121 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory45ERO review77 - 7South Auckland Middle School
Manurewa · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · 178 students · EQI 475–509
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Wellbeing30Trajectory67ERO review85 - 19Te Wharekura o Manurewa
Manurewa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 74 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic75Outcomes22Retention76Wellbeing30Trajectory63ERO review82 - 22James Cook High School
Manurewa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1,697 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Manurewa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKKM o Manurewa
TKKM o Manurewa is a full primary school serving 121 students in Manurewa. According to its 2017 ERO review, new leadership has strengthened management and governance, with strong whanaungatanga and manaakitanga values evident throughout the kura. The school demonstrates particular strengths in board leadership, positive whānau relationships, and te reo Māori proficiency among all students and staff.
Full source-linked profile →Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
The school provides holistic learning approaches that promote belonging and self-advocacy, with culturally responsive teaching. Leadership continually adapts strategy and sustains relational trust to support continuous improvement. The school has a composite score of 73 and is currently under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Manurewa East School
Manurewa East School's 2023 ERO review found that leaders focus on evaluation for equity and excellence, with embedded school values promoting hauora and culturally responsive practices. The school develops its curriculum through partnerships with whānau and iwi. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Clendon Park School
Clendon Park School's December 2024 ERO review found a small majority of students achieving to curriculum expectations in reading, while less than half meet expectations in writing and mathematics. The school's strengths include strategic leadership focused on improving teaching effectiveness, strong cultural connections with whānau and iwi, and a broad range of learning opportunities including outdoor education. Students with additional needs receive support through inclusive practices, though less than half make expected progress.
Full source-linked profile →Alfriston School
Alfriston School's 2017 ERO review found most students achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics with positive upward trends. While some disparity was noted for boys in literacy and Māori students in core subjects, significant progress was evident as students progressed through the school. School leaders and teachers employ effective strategies to support students needing acceleration, with strong board scrutiny and collaborative leadership supporting the school's focus on equity and excellence.
Full source-linked profile →Brookby School
Brookby School's 2022 board assurance review confirmed the Board of Trustees met regulatory and legislative requirements, board administration requirements, and curriculum requirements as of August 2022. No composite score was available for this review period.
Full source-linked profile →South Auckland Middle School
South Auckland Middle School's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found that the majority of students are engaged, make good progress, and outcomes are improving. Most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading and writing, though fewer reach mathematics expectations; male students' achievement remains below other students. The school's leadership fosters a culture of equity and excellence, staff work collaboratively in whānau-based structures to remove barriers, and learners experience an increasingly supportive environment.
Full source-linked profile →St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
St Anne's Catholic School achieved a composite score of 76. The December 2024 ERO review found that most students make good progress and achieve well, with strong performance in reading, writing and mathematics at or above expected curriculum levels. No significant inequities were identified between groups of learners, and students report a strong sense of pride and connectedness to the school that values their identity and affirms Catholic values.
Full source-linked profile →Finlayson Park School
Finlayson Park School's culturally responsive learning environment enables students to learn through their language, culture and identity, with student achievement data showing an upward trend in reading and mathematics since 2015. The school has a redesigned curriculum supporting lifelong learner skills and strong collegial relationships, though ERO noted that school leaders do not always follow the board's policies and procedures for managing serious complaints.
Full source-linked profile →Manurewa West School
Manurewa West School's 2020 ERO review found distributed leadership supporting equity and excellence, with Māori students achieving at expectation in mathematics and Pacific students showing significant mathematics gains. The school has a relevant inquiry-based curriculum, collaborative leadership focused on professional practice, and comprehensive digital learning. The school holds a composite score of 78.
Full source-linked profile →Manukau Christian School
An ERO special review in November 2021 found the school was not meeting aspects of registration criteria for suitable premises and staffing, and could not provide sufficient documentation for personnel or a building Code of Compliance certificate. Since the review, the board has established a schoolwide cycle for regular policy and procedure review. The school has suitable equipment, a documented curriculum, and suitable tuition standards.
Full source-linked profile →Greenmeadows Intermediate
Greenmeadows Intermediate is an intermediate school in Manurewa with 382 students. The school has a composite score of 75. ERO's December 2024 review found that learning outcomes are improving for most students, with a small majority achieving at or above curriculum expectations by end of Year 8. Strategic leadership drives improvement to teaching and learning with high levels of trust and collaboration, and students with additional needs are well supported through targeted initiatives. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Hillpark School
Hillpark School's 2023 ERO review found that leaders and teachers collaborate effectively on curriculum design, teachers use appropriate assessment to guide learner decision-making, and professional development is differentiated to build teaching capability. The school is not under active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Homai School
Homai School's 2024 ERO review found that the majority of learners, including Māori and Pacific learners, achieve at expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics with sustained progress. The school has strengthened curriculum development through professional learning and a commitment to bilingual education in te reo Māori and Gagana Samoa, with teachers embedding responsive teaching practices that value learner culture, language and identity. The school has a composite score of 65.
Full source-linked profile →Leabank School
Leabank School's 2019 ERO review found that overall student achievement has lifted, though just over 50% of students achieve at expected levels in reading and writing. The review identified a persistent gender disparity in literacy achievement and noted that while most Māori students meet expectations in reading and mathematics, accelerating writing achievement remains a priority. The school's strengths include professional distributed leadership, building teaching capability in culturally responsive practices, and a caring school culture. The school's composite score is 61.
Full source-linked profile →Roscommon School
Roscommon School, a contributing primary school in Manurewa, had a composite score of 82 from its December 2017 ERO review. The school demonstrated strong progress in reading and mathematics over three years, with effective support for students needing acceleration. A collaborative teacher culture and strong community partnerships support learning, though the school was working to address variability in writing achievement between boys and girls.
Full source-linked profile →Rowandale School
Rowandale School's 2024 ERO review found that some learners achieved at or above expected curriculum levels, with a small number making accelerated progress in reading and mathematics. Māori learners progress at similar levels to their peers, though accelerating achievement in writing for all learners is a priority. Attendance remains below 50%, though school-wide initiatives are improving it. The school has strengthened positive behaviour and learner-led learning through explicit teaching of school values and effective feedback systems.
Full source-linked profile →Manurewa Intermediate
Manurewa Intermediate's 2017 ERO review found children achieving strong educational outcomes with sustained school performance. The school has successfully addressed in-school disparity for Māori students and is reducing disparity for boys in writing, while showing very effective acceleration of student progress in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has a limited statutory manager intervention currently active with the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Alfriston College
Alfriston College's 2018 ERO review found the school working well towards equitable outcomes, with improved achievement across NCEA levels and particular gains for boys, Māori learners at Level 2, and Pacific learners at Level 3. Strengths include a vision supporting student-directed learning, responsive leadership focused on equity and excellence, and collaborative professional development. The school achieved a composite score of 79.
Full source-linked profile →Manurewa High School
Manurewa High School's Board Assurance Review (April 2025) found the board has met regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel, Finance, and Assets. A non-compliance issue regarding three-yearly Police vetting renewals for non-teaching employees was identified and has since been addressed by the board.
Full source-linked profile →James Cook High School
James Cook High School has made very good progress according to its 2021 ERO review, with significant improvements in student attendance and NCEA qualification rates (rising from 56.7% to 62% in 2020). The school is noted for clear leadership, improved student engagement, and responsive curriculum developments. A limited statutory manager is currently active at the school.
Full source-linked profile →Manurewa Central School
Manurewa Central School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains as of November 2023, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the December 2023 board assurance review. No active Ministry of Education intervention is in place.
Full source-linked profile →Clayton Park School
Clayton Park School is a full primary school in Manurewa with 332 students. The school's 2024 ERO review found a positive school culture supporting student voice and agency, strong commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and te Ao Māori, and teachers responsive to learning needs. The school offers a range of curriculum learning opportunities to engage students, with a composite score of 65.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Manurewa schools
What schools are in Manurewa?
Manurewa, Auckland has 24 schools on our records (15 primary, 3 intermediate, 5 secondary): Manurewa High School, James Cook High School, Manukau Christian School, South Auckland Middle School, Alfriston School, Clayton Park School, Clendon Park School, Finlayson Park School, Greenmeadows Intermediate, Hillpark School, Homai School, Leabank School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Manurewa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Manurewa ranks highest among Manurewa schools (92/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Manurewa High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Manurewa?
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 Manurewa 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 Manurewa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Manurewa 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).